Melchizedek with Bread and Wine

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of figures interacting. The scene shows several figures engaged in an encounter. One figure on the left appears to wear a military or authoritative attire and gestures towards a central figure with a distinctive headdress resembling horns. Allied or opposing figures are positioned around them, some carrying objects indicating offerings or gifts, such as a platter with stacked items. The background presents a simple landscape with no detailed elements, focusing attention on the figures. A block of text in the lower portion appears to be in German script. The composition and details suggest it might relate to an event involving significant characters in the scene.