Print Description
Depicts a scene where men and women struggle to free themselves from the chains held by the Devil, who stands atop a globe. Above, divine light shines down.
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.
MAN-DELIVER-DEVIL, STRUGGLE-FREEDOM-DEVIL | EXPO-DUTCH/FLEMISH
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Plate 2 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 322-2(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.
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