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Old Master Print

89 - Hieronymus Wierix — Virgo Mater

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€160

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Estimation

€180 - 220

Sale fees

28%

Hieronymus Wierix — Virgo Mater Description: Hieronymus Wierix (1553–1619) — Virgo Mater: The Virgin feeding the Christ Child, from Speculum Virginitatis. The Virgin seated on a throne feeding the standing Christ Child with a spoon, surrounded by angels bringing fruit and food. Inscribed “VIRGO MATER” above and “S. MARIA” below, followed by the prophecy from Isaiah 7:14–15, “Ecce virgo concipiet et pariet filium…”. Signed and published in the plate “Hieronymus Wierx fecit et excud.”, with privilege. Engraving. First state of two. Reference: Mauquoy-Hendrickx 1436 I/II. From the series Speculum Virginitatis, MH 1435–1441. Dimensions: 9,20 x 5,50 cm Condition: Very good impression on thin laid paper, with the full plate border and traces of margins. Very small defect to the top margin at left. Overall in good condition. Literature: Mauquoy-Hendrickx 1436 I/II. From the series Speculum Virginitatis, MH 1435–1441. Medium: Engraving Date: before 1619

Auction details

OLD MASTER PRINTS - Winter Auction 2026
Thursday, December 3
06:00 PM
St crispijnstraat 23
8870 Izegem, Belgium

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Old Master Print +3251311931 info@oldmasterprint.com
On Drouot for 6 years avec More than 3,000 lots published

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