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Isaiah Accepts Mockery because of His Faith

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of four figures in a scuffle with a distant structure in the background. The drawing depicts a group of four figures. The figures are rendered in a dynamic composition, with intricate detailing in their postures and expressions. In the background, there is a landscape with a distant building resting atop a hill, flanked by trees and clouds. The bottom includes text in German, featuring a biblical scripture reference and some passages. The etching style with fine lines suggests a classic technique employed in historical illustrations.

Artwork Details

Date
1549
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3320 × 3443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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