Artwork
Isaiah Accepts Mockery because of His Faith
Isaiah Accepts Mockery because of His Faith is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Augustin Hirschvogel. It dates from 1549 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Isaiah Accepts Mockery because of His Faith is an etching created by Augustin Hirschvogel in 1549. The work is representative of the artist's expertise in etching, a medium in which he produced numerous landscapes and other scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a chaotic scene of figures in conflict, with one individual on the ground and others displaying violent gestures. An accompanying German text references a biblical narrative, likely relating to the prophet Isaiah's persecution for his faith.
Technique & Style
Hirschvogel employed sharp lines to convey the dynamic movement and tension among the figures. The background features a textured, rough quality, with trees and a distant building, characteristic of the Danube School style, known for its landscape etchings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
