Si mortiferum quid biberint ... (Saint John the Evangelist)

Hieronymus Wierix

Associated Names
Hieronymus Wierix

Artist, Flemish, c. 1553 - 1619

The image shows an upper-body depiction of a person who is seated and positioned slightly turned to the side. The person has long, wavy hair that falls to the shoulders and a mustache and beard framing their face. Their eyes are closed, and they hold a contemplative expression. The clothing is a loose, flowing robe with a round clasp at the collar. In one hand, the person holds a chalice with a snake coiled inside it, while the other hand is raised, with the index finger pointing upwards. Behind the person, there is an eagle. Both the individual and the eagle are set against a backdrop featuring radiating lines. The image is in a monochromatic color scheme, consistent with etched drawings. At the bottom of the image, there is a Latin inscription.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.2253

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 1098, State only


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1866

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

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1949-, no. 1098, state only.

Wikidata ID

Q74033647

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