The Virgin of mercy; The Virgin and Jesus Christ with the Cross seen kneeling down; four medallions united by rosary beads illustrated with scenes of the Virgin called on by the resurrected, the sick, the sinners and the prisoners; in an oval below St Bernard and the miracle of lactation. (source British Museum)
Engraved and published by Hiëronymus Wierix (1553-1619) ca 1580-1619.
Plate 2 From the very rare series Salve Regina title and 5 engravings.
References:
Mauquoy-Hendrickx II, 1333
Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700 (1056)
Scenes of the life of Maria and Christ.
In perfect condition, very good dark early impression with al the tiny details.
Printed on good laid paper with very large margins.
Delivered in a museum passe-partout.
- Oggetto
- Stampa
- Artista
- Hieronymus Wierix (1553-1619)
- Titolo dell'opera
- The Virgin of mercy: the resurrected, the sick, the sinners and the prisoners
- Periodo
- 1700 e periodo precedente
- Anno
- 1580-1619
- Tecnica
- Incisione
- Firma
- Firmato su lastra
- Condizioni
- Eccellenti condizioni
- Dimensioni totali
- 13.5×8.4×0 cm