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The Christian Knight

Jerome [Hieronymous] Wierix, Maarten de Vos, and others

The Christian Knight

1618

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The Christian Knight

1618

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 284 × 391 mm. (11 3/16 × 15 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.5396
The Christian knight trampling upon Carnal Desires, surrounded by the threats of the World, Sin, Devil, and Death.

Inscribed: Recto: numerous inscriptions in Latin throughout image; in image, lower left, in plate "M. d. Vos inuen. / Antuerpiæ / G. de Iode Excude." Verso: center in graphite "Alvin 1236"; lower left in graphite indecipherable; lower left in graphite diamond with "6463"

Markings: CM: Claghorn

Artist

Maarten de Vos

1531–1602

Flemish, 1532-1603
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Publisher

Gerard de Jode I

1515–1590

Flemish, 1516 - 1591
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