Antique Master Print-CIRCUMCISION-CHRIST-Wierix-van der Borcht-1573

Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 7.6 x 12 cm (2.99 x 4.72 inch). Image size: 7.4 x 11.8 cm. (2.91 x 4.65 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Minor age-toning, strong impression, wide margins, no tears. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

CIRCUMCISION OF CHRIST, BIBLICAL SCENE, WIERIX, VAN DER BORCHT, ENGRAVING, FLEMISH PRINT, 16TH CENTURY, CHRIST CHILD, TEMPLE RITUAL | PCO-E18-25

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

With rear text.

Reference: Hollstein Wierix 66; New Hollstein Wierix 298.

Biography engraver: Johannes Wierix (1549-c.1620) was a prolific Flemish engraver and draughtsman. Known for his meticulous technique and contributions to Counter-Reformation art, he worked for major publishers like Plantin and collaborated with artists such as Maerten de Vos. Despite a turbulent lifestyle, he produced an enormous volume of detailed engravings and miniature drawings.

Biography artist: Pieter van der Borcht I (c.1530-1608), Flemish Renaissance draughtsman and print designer, known for botanical illustrations and genre scenes. Collaborated extensively with the Plantin Press and introduced new satirical motifs like the singerie. His religious and scientific illustrations were influential across Europe.