Virgin Crowned by Two Angels
1619
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1619
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This engraving shows a woman holding a small child, surrounded by two angels. The angels hover above her, placing a crown on her head. One angel has wings and holds a ribbon, while the other stands with a flower. The woman’s long hair flows down, and she wears a draped robe with detailed folds. The Latin text at the bottom reads like a poem about beauty and love, but it’s not clear who the figures represent. The artist’s name, Hieronymus Wierix, is hidden in the text. Look up Hieronymus Wierix to see more of his detailed religious prints.
