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Hieronymus Wierix

Associated Names
Hieronymus Wierix

Artist, Flemish, c. 1553 - 1619

The image shows a person kneeling with their eyes closed and arms crossed over their chest. The individual has delicate facial features with short, curly hair and wears a long robe. Various objects are scattered around, including a cross marked "INRI," ropes, a pitcher, a plate, and a crown of thorns. In the background, there is a textured design and a scroll with an inscription. The foreground contains tools and symbols related to penance and crucifixion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.2260

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 1660, 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. 1660, state only.

Wikidata ID

Q74033672

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