This is a drawing of a biblical scene with two robed figures engaged in conversation. In the background, there are multiple altars with burning offerings and animals on them. At the top of the image, there is a star surrounded by clouds. In the distance, two figures are on horseback with an angelic figure. The drawing is accompanied by German text referencing the Book of Numbers, specifically the episode involving Balak and Balaam. The scene captures a moment of religious significance emphasizing divine messages and prophetic elements.
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This is a drawing of a biblical scene with two robed figures engaged in conversation. In the background, there are multiple altars with burning offerings and animals on them. At the top of the image, there is a star surrounded by clouds. In the distance, two figures are on horseback with an angelic figure. The drawing is accompanied by German text referencing the Book of Numbers, specifically the episode involving Balak and Balaam. The scene captures a moment of religious significance emphasizing divine messages and prophetic elements.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Balak's Sacrifice, and Balaam's Prophecy

Augustin Hirschvogel

Date
1548
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1950.17.116
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Old and New Testaments Concordance [1950.17.96-194]

Subjects and terms

  • Danube
  • Fire
  • animal
  • Figures
  • Cloud
  • Writing

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