Hieronymus Wierix

Wierix, Jerome
Wiricx, Hieronymus

Flemish, c. 1553 - 1619

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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.
Hieronymus Wierix, Joan Baptista Vrints, The Holy Kinship, before 1611, engraving on laid paper, Gift of the Estate of Leo Steinberg, 2011.139.32

The Holy Kinship

Hieronymus Wierix, Joan Baptista Vrints · before 1611 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2011.139.32

The image shows a portrait of a man's upper body facing slightly to the right. He has distinct facial features, including a mustache and short, curly hair. He is dressed in a formal outfit with a high ruffled collar, a buttoned coat with patterned fabric, and a decorative bracelet on his wrist. He is holding a rolled document or scroll and the background has a plain backdrop with horizontal lines. At the top, there is a coat of arms, and below is an inscription identifying him as "Doctor Francois Maelson," along with additional text in another language.
Hieronymus Wierix, Doctor Francois Maelson, 1592, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.821

Doctor Francois Maelson

Hieronymus Wierix · 1592 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.821

The image depicts an upper-body portrait of a man. He faces the viewer in an upright posture. He has a full beard and mustache, giving him an aged appearance. His eyes are large and expressive, and he has a high forehead. He wears a tall, cylindrical hat with vertical stripes. He wears a fur-collared garment over a doublet with buttons, along with a ruffled collar. He has a chain around his neck with an ornament. The background has a simple, textured pattern.
Hieronymus Wierix, Phillip II of Spain, possibly 1585, engraving, Gift of Hermann Wunderlich, 1951.3.3

Phillip II of Spain

Hieronymus Wierix · possibly 1585 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.3.3

The image is an engraving showing a man from the waist up. The man faces slightly to his left, with his body turned towards the viewer but his face in a three-quarter profile. He has distinct facial features, a mustache, and short, neatly combed hair. He wears a large brimmed hat with a band, a high ruffled collar, and a textured coat with decorative details. He holds a rolled paper in his right hand and his left hand is partly tucked into his coat. There is an insignia with a coat of arms in the upper left corner. The background consists of parallel horizontal lines. Below the portrait is a Latin inscription that reads "Nemo Repente Sapit, Merae AE 52 Anno 1579," accompanied by the initials "IH W."
Hieronymus Wierix, Man Holding Scroll, 1579, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.57

Man Holding Scroll

Hieronymus Wierix · 1579 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.57

The image depicts a man facing the front, slightly turned to his right. He has a beard, mustache, medium-length hair, and wears a hat with striped fabric and a circular ornament with feather-like details. He has a high white collar, a textured garment with buttons, and a draped fabric in a lighter shade. The man wears an earring in his left ear. The background is a textured, monochrome surface.
Hieronymus Wierix, Henry III of France, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.21.384

Henry III of France

Hieronymus Wierix · · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1946.21.384

The image is an engraving of a man, likely a historical figure, facing slightly to the viewer's left. The man is presented in three-quarters view, wearing a religious garment or cassock with a high collar and a distinctive cap. His facial features include pronounced cheekbones, a serious expression, and a short beard and mustache. His hands hold an open book with visible Latin text. The man's clothing is a detailed vestment with large folds. The background features crosshatched engraving, with the initials "IHS" and a heart encircled in rays of light or clouds in the top right corner.
Hieronymus Wierix, St. Ignatius de Loyola, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.815

St. Ignatius de Loyola

Hieronymus Wierix · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.815

The image features two figures. One person is positioned on the left, resting with eyes closed and head tilted back, supported by the other figure on the right. The first person has shoulder-length hair, a beard, and a mustache, with a draping cloth covering his bare chest. The second person, wearing a headscarf or hood, looks slightly upward with a gentle expression. Both figures have circular halos above their heads. The woman holds the man's body with both hands, and a decorative script is present at the bottom of the image.
Hieronymus Wierix, O quam tristis et afflicta ..., engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.2256

O quam tristis et afflicta ...

Hieronymus Wierix · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1980.45.2256

The image shows an upper body depiction of a person in a prayerful position, with hands together and looking upwards. The person has short, neat hair and a solemn facial expression, dressed in a long robe with a hood, holding a crozier in the left hand. They are surrounded by a radiant halo. The background features finely engraved details with beams of light radiating from a figure in the upper right corner, surrounded by two angels. Additionally, there are inscribed texts visible at the bottom of the image.
Hieronymus Wierix, S. P. Benedictus, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.2254

S. P. Benedictus

Hieronymus Wierix · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1980.45.2254

The image shows two full-length figures standing on either side of a cloth displaying the face of Christ. Both figures are positioned slightly forward and are looking downwards and sideways. They have youthful facial features, curly hair, and wings extending behind them. The angels are dressed in long, flowing robes detailed with star-like embellishments. Each angel is holding a corner of the cloth that bears the bearded face of Christ, crowned with thorns. The scene is set in a background where clouds part to reveal a radiant light at the top center. At the bottom of the image, there is an inscription that reads, "Protector noster aspice Deus, et respice in faciem Christi tui," accompanied by the artist's signature, "Hieronymus Wierx fecit et exc."
Hieronymus Wierix, Protector Noster Aspice ..., engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.2250

Protector Noster Aspice ...

Hieronymus Wierix · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1980.45.2250

The image is a monochromatic portrait engraving of an older man. He is seated facing slightly left, holding a round cane or staff with both hands. The man has a round face with defined features, deep-set eyes, a prominent nose, and thin lips. He has short, neatly cropped hair, facial stubble, and wears a long, dark robe over a high-collared shirt. The background contains circular motifs with religious insignias, and there are inscriptions in Latin at the top and bottom of the image identifying the subject and artist.
Hieronymus Wierix, Bernardin Realinus, Jesuit Priest, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.1024

Bernardin Realinus, Jesuit Priest

Hieronymus Wierix · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.1024