1547
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Victory of Judas Maccabeus Over Niccanor is a 1547 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print is packed with action. In the center, two men face each other—one with a sword, the other holding something small. Around them, soldiers on horseback clash with a chaotic crowd. Buildings burn in the background, and people scatter in fear. The text at the bottom is in an old German script, hinting this scene has a story behind it. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and drama, which was tricky in this time. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Hirschvogel created such detailed prints.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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