Jerome [Hieronymous] Wierix
The Virgin Suckling the Infant Christ
1572-1618
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Jerome [Hieronymous] Wierix
The Virgin Suckling the Infant Christ
1572-1618
Physical Qualities
Engraving, Mount: 153 × 102 mm. (6 × 4 in.)
Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 138 × 84 mm. (5 7/16 × 3 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1946.112.5374
One from the series of seven numbered plate plus title.
Inscribed: Recto: above image, upper center, in plate "Ad te suspiramus [...]"; in image, inscriptions surrounding each medallion, in plate; below image, lower margin, in plate "Hieronymus Wierx fecit et excudit. Cum Gratia et Priuilegio. Piermans" Verso: center in graphite diamond with "6436"
Markings: CM: Claghorn (on verso of mount)
