The Temptation of Christ 1548

This 1548 etching, titled "The Temptation of Christ" by German artist Augustin Hirschvogel, depicts the moment when Satan tempts Christ. The scene unfolds along a landscape of rolling hills, the sea, and a distant city. Christ, standing tall, gestures to a cityscape where Satan, disguised as a man, awaits with a sinister grin. This is a masterful example of the artist's skillful use of detail and line in rendering figures and landscapes in a clear and expressive manner. The text below the scene adds historical context, referencing a specific passage in the Bible. The artist's use of shadow and light, and his ability to capture the tension between the two figures, makes this a powerful and captivating depiction of this biblical story.