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Hieronymus Wierix

Associated Names
Hieronymus Wierix

Artist, Flemish, c. 1553 - 1619

This is a drawing of a group of figures around a boat in a pastoral setting. The scene depicts several figures engaged in activity centered around a large wooden barrel or boat. One figure is hammering or working on the top of the boat, surrounded by four other figures who appear to be assisting or participating in the activity. Behind the group is a house with a thatched roof, set amidst a rural landscape with a bare tree and another tree with leaves in the foreground. The scene exudes a sense of industriousness and craftsmanship in a serene, pastoral environment. Below the scene, there is a piece of text in Latin.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.2257

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 495, 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. 495, state only.

Wikidata ID

Q74033657

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