Who painted Christ is Given Vinegar to Drink?

Christ is Given Vinegar to Drink was painted by Augustin Hirschvogel in 1547.

Where can I see Christ is Given Vinegar to Drink?

Christ is Given Vinegar to Drink is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Christ is Given Vinegar to Drink?

Christ is Given Vinegar to Drink is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Christ is Given Vinegar to Drink

Augustin Hirschvogel , 1547

Christ is Given Vinegar to Drink is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Augustin Hirschvogel. It dates from 1547 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Christ is Given Vinegar to Drink is a 1547 etching by Augustin Hirschvogel, a multifaceted German artist, mathematician, and cartographer associated with the Danube School.

Subject & Meaning

This etching depicts a poignant moment from the Passion of Christ, where he is offered vinegar to drink, conveying emotional depth through its simple yet powerful composition.

Technique & Style

Characterized by meticulous line work and shading, the piece exemplifies Hirschvogel's skill in etching, a technique notable for its ability to achieve detailed, expressive prints.

History & Provenance

Created between 1545-1549, a period of Hirschvogel's focus on small landscape etchings, though specific provenance details for this work are not provided.

Context

As part of the Danube School, active in 16th-century Bavaria and Austria, this work reflects the regional artistic trends of its time, blending religious themes with emerging printmaking techniques.

Legacy

Noting its age (over 450 years), the etching's preserved detail underscores the durability and expressive capability of etching as an artistic medium.