Artwork
The Punishment of Ananias and Sapphira
The Punishment of Ananias and Sapphira 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
The Punishment of Ananias and Sapphira is an etching created by Augustin Hirschvogel in 1549. It is a print that illustrates a biblical scene.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a dramatic scene from the Acts of the Apostles, showing the punishment of Ananias and Sapphira for deceit. The composition includes five figures, with one man pointing at a woman on the ground, amidst a rugged outdoor setting.
Technique & Style
Hirschvogel employed quick, sketchy lines to convey movement and emotion in the scene. The etching technique allowed for expressive rendering of the figures and landscape.
Context
Hirschvogel was associated with the Danube School, a group of 16th-century artists active in Bavaria and Austria, known for their landscape etchings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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