Artwork
Virgin Crowned by Two Angels
Virgin Crowned by Two Angels is a print by the Baroque artist Hieronymus Wierix. It dates from 1619 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Virgin Crowned by Two Angels is an engraving created by Hieronymus Wierix in 1619, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman, likely a religious figure, holding a child and being crowned by two angels. The Latin text at the bottom, which conceals the artist's name, is a poetic passage that evokes themes of beauty and love.
Technique & Style
The engraving showcases Wierix's attention to detail, evident in the flowing hair, draped robe, and delicate folds of the woman's clothing, as well as the angels' wings and accessories.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hieronymus Wierix (1553–1619) was a Flemish engraver, draughtsman and publisher. He is known for his reproductive engravings after the work of well-known local and foreign artists including Albrecht Dürer. Together with…
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