Christ Charges the Apostles of their Mission

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of individuals gathered around a central figure gesturing with his hand. Figures are observing from afar and nautical elements are in the background. The scene features individuals draped in robes. The central figure raises his hand as if delivering a message or instruction to a cluster of listeners. In the background, additional figures can be seen walking towards the coast where several boats are moored along the shoreline. Text at the bottom of the drawing likely provides context to the gathering depicted. The illustration is in a historical or biblical style.