Faith, Hope and Charity (Allegory of the three theological virtues)
| Reference: | S27517 |
| Author | Anton II Wierix |
| Year: | 1591 ca. |
| Measures: | 288 x 196 mm |
€525.00
| Reference: | S27517 |
| Author | Anton II Wierix |
| Year: | 1591 ca. |
| Measures: | 288 x 196 mm |
€525.00
Description
Engraving, before 1591, signed in plate at lower right "G. de Jode Ex. Anto. Wierinx fe."
From a subject by Marteen de Vos.
Example in the first state of two, with publisher's address Gerard de Jode.
Magnificent proof, richly toned, printed on contemporary laid paper with unreadable watermark, thin margins, in perfect condition.
The theological virtues (from Greek θεός, "God" and λόγος, "word") in Christian doctrine are faith, hope and charity (the latter also called love). For Christian theology, the theological virtues are those virtues that pertain to God, enable man to live in relationship with the Trinity, and ground and animate Christian moral action, enlivening the cardinal virtues. In the doctrine of the Catholic Church these virtues, unlike the cardinal virtues, cannot be obtained by human effort alone, but are infused into man by divine grace.
Anton II Wierix, together with his brothers Johannes and Hieronymus, was active in Antwerp until his death in 1604. The Wierix family, sometimes also referred to as Wiericx, was a Flemish family of printmaking and engraving artists, active in Antwerp and Brussels in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. They were all very productive, having produced a total of 2,333 engravings, the largest number done by Johannes. Members of the Wierix family were known for their attention to detail and superb technique.
Bibliografia
L. Alvin, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre des trois frères Jan, Jérome et Antoine Wierix, n. 1391; Mauquoy-Hendrickx 1391, Hollstein (Maarten de Vos) 1205, Hollstein (The Wierix Family, part VIII) 1704.
Anton II Wierix (Anversa 1552 circa - 1604)
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Anton II Wierix, together with his brothers Johannes and Hieronymus, was active in Antwerp until his death in 1604. The Wierix family, sometimes also referred to as Wiericx, was a Flemish family of printmaking and engraving artists, active in Antwerp and Brussels in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. They were all very productive, having produced a total of 2,333 engravings, the largest number done by Johannes. Members of the Wierix family were known for their attention to detail and superb technique.
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Anton II Wierix (Anversa 1552 circa - 1604)
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Anton II Wierix, together with his brothers Johannes and Hieronymus, was active in Antwerp until his death in 1604. The Wierix family, sometimes also referred to as Wiericx, was a Flemish family of printmaking and engraving artists, active in Antwerp and Brussels in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. They were all very productive, having produced a total of 2,333 engravings, the largest number done by Johannes. Members of the Wierix family were known for their attention to detail and superb technique.
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