Different Scenes from the Gospels and from Acta Aposotolorum by Daniel Hopfer

Different Scenes from the Gospels and from Acta Aposotolorum 1525 - 1535

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drawing

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comic strip sketch

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print

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old engraving style

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sketch book

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personal sketchbook

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sketchwork

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pen-ink sketch

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men

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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sketchbook art

This woodcut print by Daniel Hopfer, a prominent German printmaker, depicts scenes from the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. Created between 1525 and 1535, the work showcases Hopfer's mastery of detail and composition, illustrating multiple biblical stories within a single frame. Each scene is accompanied by explanatory text, making it an engaging and educational piece for those interested in the New Testament. The print's masterful use of line and shading effectively conveys the dramatic narratives, offering a visual commentary on faith and the life of Christ. Currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this impressive work is a testament to the enduring power of religious imagery in Renaissance art.

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