Hieronymous Wierix (1553-1619)
Hieronymous Wierix (1553-1619)- The two Laws / Description: Lex Vetus, Lex Nova. At centre, the two spies of Moses carrying a pole between them with a large bunch of grapes hanging from it; behind, Christ on the cross surrounded by bunches of grapes; the dove of the Holy Ghost above; the personification of the Old Law seen to left and New Law to right above, at centre, God the Father; on the Old Law side two medallions with the Circumcision and Moses receiving the tables of the Law; on the New Law side two medallions with the Baptism of Christ and the descent of the Holy Ghost. Signed: Hieronymus Wierix fezit e excud. 1607 Cum Gratia et Priveligio Buschere. / Dimensions: 21,10 x 12,50 cm Excellent impression, with full plate border and margins on laid paper. / Literature: Andr.IV 262,58 Engraving
