Artwork
The Entry into Jerusalem
The Entry into Jerusalem 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
The Entry into Jerusalem is an etching created by Augustin Hirschvogel in 1547. It is one of a series of small landscape etchings produced by the artist between 1545 and 1549.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts Jesus entering Jerusalem, surrounded by a crowd of devotees. The scene conveys a sense of celebration and reverence, with figures holding branches and kneeling in devotion.
Technique & Style
Hirschvogel's etching is characterized by intricate lines and shading, which create a sense of depth and texture. The work reflects the landscape traditions of the Danube School, a regional artistic movement active in 16th-century Bavaria and Austria.
Context
Hirschvogel was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer associated with the Danube School. His etchings from this period are notable for their detailed rendering of landscape and atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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The Entry into Jerusalem