Christ Ascending the Cross with Sin, Death, and the Devil 1547

Augustin Hirschvogel's "Christ Ascending the Cross with Sin, Death, and the Devil" (1547) is a detailed engraving depicting a scene from the Passion of Christ. The central figure of Christ ascends a ladder leading to a cross, while Death and Sin personified as skeletal figures, grapple at his legs. The artist's skillful use of line and detail in this small-scale print create a powerful depiction of this pivotal moment in Christian history. The inscription below, in German, further emphasizes the theological context. Hirschvogel was a notable German artist known for his architectural prints and landscape drawings.