The Holy Kinship

before 1611

Hieronymus Wierix after Denys Calvaert

Associated Names
Hieronymus Wierix

Artist, Flemish, c. 1553 - 1619

Joan Baptista Vrints

Publisher, Flemish, active c. 1575 - 1612

Denys Calvaert

Artist After, Flemish, 1540 - 1619

The image depicts various figures within a detailed artwork. In the center, there is a figure seated at an elevated position, holding a child with curly hair. Around them are other figures with different expressions and attire. An angelic figure with large wings stands out, holding a bouquet of lilies. An elder man and another figure reach towards the child, who holds a palm branch. At the bottom, a cherubic child with a curly hairstyle holds an item near a vase. The setting appears to be within a structure, with architectural elements like columns, and a partially visible landscape with a tree and mountains in the background. Shadows and intricate linework provide depth throughout the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Estate of Leo Steinberg

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.2 x 19 cm (11 1/8 x 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.139.32

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 755, State ii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Leo Steinberg, New York (1920-2011); Estate of Leo Steinberg, New York; gift to NGA, 2011.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (Collaert Dynasty, Ann Diels and Marjolein Leesburg, authors). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 755, ii/iii

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Dioni Calvaert inven. / Hieronymus Wierix / fecit; lower center in plate: VIRGO PARENS, NATVSQVE DEI, PARANYMPHVS IESVS / ANGELVS ET PRODOMVS, HANC DECORANT TABVLAM; lower right in plate: Joannes Baptista / Vrints. excudit; by later hand, lower edge of mount in graphite: Cropped at left M. H. 1139 A924 St. Francis Receiving the Palm from the Christ Child

Wikidata ID

Q76559042

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