1547
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Sacrifice of Isaac is a 1547 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a dramatic scene with three figures: a man with his arm raised, holding a knife, another man on the ground with his arms outstretched, and a boy reaching up toward him. An angel hovers above, stopping the knife with one hand while pointing downward. In the background, a donkey stands still, and other small figures watch from the sides. The text below is in German and describes a story about obedience and faith. The artist used sharp lines to create movement and tension in the scene. This is an example of the technique: etching.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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