1548
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Twelve Stones, and the Waters of the Jordan are Divided is a 1548 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a crowd of people crossing a river. Some carry large rocks, while others hold poles or staffs. In the background, a few figures stand near a rocky shore with trees and buildings sketched in the distance. The text below the image is in German and describes a biblical story about stones carried from the Jordan River. The artist used fine lines to create depth and movement in the scene. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Hirschvogel made detailed prints.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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