Tuam ipsius animam ...
1588
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1588
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Tuam ipsius animam ... is a 1588 ink by Anton Wierix, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a robed figure with a hood. They’re holding a large key on a ring in one hand and praying with the other. The face looks serious, with deep lines and a slight frown. The fabric folds are drawn with tiny cross-hatched lines, giving it texture. The figure’s pose and the key suggest they might be a saint or religious leader. The Latin text at the bottom is a Bible quote about a sword piercing a soul. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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