Who painted Doctor Stephen Schwartz?

Doctor Stephen Schwartz was painted by Augustin Hirschvogel in 1548.

Where can I see Doctor Stephen Schwartz?

Doctor Stephen Schwartz is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Doctor Stephen Schwartz?

Doctor Stephen Schwartz is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Doctor Stephen Schwartz

Augustin Hirschvogel , 1548

Doctor Stephen Schwartz is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Augustin Hirschvogel. It dates from 1548 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The etching 'Doctor Stephen Schwartz' is a portrait created by Augustin Hirschvogel in 1548. It is a representative work of the Danube School, a regional artistic movement in 16th-century Bavaria and Austria.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Doctor Stephen Schwartz with a serious expression, wearing a hat and collared shirt. His facial features are rendered in detail, including a prominent nose and well-groomed beard, against a plain background.

Technique & Style

The etching showcases Hirschvogel's skill with fine lines and textures, characteristic of his work and the Danube School's focus on detailed landscape and portraiture.

History & Provenance

Augustin Hirschvogel, a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer, produced 'Doctor Stephen Schwartz' during a period of prolific output, creating thirty-five small landscape etchings between 1545 and 1549.