1528
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Payment of Judas is a 1528 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a scene of six men gathered around a table, with one man standing and the others seated. The men are dressed in robes, and the table is adorned with intricate carvings. In the foreground, a man is shown holding out his hand, while another man is reaching out to place coins in it. The scene is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with attention to texture and shading. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. This painting is a fine example of Renaissance art, and you can explore more works from this period by looking up the Renaissance movement.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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