Antique Master Print-ADORATION-OF-THE-TRINITY-OUR FATHER-Wierix-Heemskerck-1643

Depicts the Trinity in the heavens above, with Christ, the Holy Spirit, and God the Father, while on earth, various acts of mercy are being performed by people.

Made by Johannes Wierix after Maarten van Heemskerck.

Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: Small coat of arms.

Sheet size: 30.8 x 27.4 cm (12.13 x 10.79 inch). Image size: 25.1 x 21 cm. (9.88 x 8.27 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Minimal foxing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

ADORATION-OF-THE-TRINITY-WORKS-OF-MERCY | EXPO-DUTCH/FLEMISH

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Plate 1 from a series of 8: ‘Our Father’ from the Print Bible: ‘Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae.’, published by by C.J. Visscher, 1643.

Reference: New Hollstein Dutch 321-2(2).

Biography engraver: Johannes Wierix (1549-1618) was a Flemish engraver and draughtsman, known for his intricate and detailed works. He was part of a family of engravers and worked extensively on religious themes.

Biography artist: Maarten van Heemskerck (1498-1574) was a Dutch painter and draughtsman, known for his depictions of religious scenes and his influence on the development of Mannerism in the Netherlands.