The Entry into Jerusalem

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a historical scene. There is a figure riding a donkey surrounded by a crowd of people holding branches. The central figure looks calm and authoritative, moving through an archway or gate within a fortified structure. Spectators are gathered on either side, holding and waving branches. Some individuals are climbing trees or structures for a better view. The drawing is stylized in black and white with fine lines and shading for detail and depth. Below the image is a text block in German.