Joachim's Sacrifice

Israhel van Meckenem after Hans Holbein the Elder

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a religious scene with multiple figures and architectural elements. The drawing features several figures in elaborate robes and headgear inside a detailed interior space. In the foreground, two dogs play. Behind the figures, there is a depiction of a biblical scene with a shepherd, an angel, and sheep. The background architecture includes columns and decorative elements, with the inclusion of a table with coins and a book. The composition is created in a detailed monochrome line style.