S. Philippus

Hieronymus Wierix

Associated Names
Hieronymus Wierix

Artist, Flemish, c. 1553 - 1619

The image shows a bearded man holding a book in his left hand and gesturing with his right hand. He has a prominent brow, deep-set eyes, and a full beard with long wavy hair. He wears a garment with a high collar and a cape-like garment over his shoulders. A long staff with a cross top is across his body. A halo is around his head. The background has horizontal lines, a leafy plant or bush, a rough-hewn wall, and Latin inscriptions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.2249

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Alvin 1866, no. 713

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1866

  • Alvin, Louis. Catalogue raisonne de l'oeuvre des trois freres Wierix. Brussels: T.J.I. Arnold, 1866.

Wikidata ID

Q74033605

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