Woe is Pronounced on the Scribes and Pharisees

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a circular arrangement featuring cherubs and the word "Wee". The image consists of a circle made from thin lines, around which drawn depictions of cherubs or angels are positioned. These figures, complete with wings and surrounded by clouds, are stationed at various points along the perimeter of the circle, creating a sense of movement around the circumference. The word "Wee" is inscribed repeatedly both within the circle and along its edge. Below the circle, script in an old-style font is seen, adding an element of written communication. The date "1549" at the top hints at the historical context of the drawing.