1548
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Preparation of the Cross is a 1548 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three men working with rough wood. One is sawing a thick log on a makeshift stand, another is hammering, and the third holds a tool, maybe measuring or shaping. The background has a simple landscape with hills and a few trees. The lines are rough and sketchy, like a quick study rather than a polished drawing. The text below is in German and talks about the wood being used for a cross. It hints this scene is tied to a religious story. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Hirschvogel made prints like this.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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