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Christ Appears to the Apostles

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of people gathered together in an indoor setting. One person stands on the right side facing the group. This person has a beard, short hair, and is wearing robes. They are holding a staff topped with a flag that has a cross. The group consists of about twelve people with various expressions, most of whom are men with beards and short to medium-length hair, wearing robes. The scene includes a tiled floor, a ceiling with wooden beams, walls adorned with decorations, and a doorway on the left. Text in an older form of German is present below the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1547
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3443 × 3465 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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