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S. Lydtwina Virgo Schiedamensis ...
S. Lydtwina Virgo Schiedamensis ... is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Hieronymus Wierix. It dates from 1586 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. S.
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The woman on the left holds a tall staff with a cross on top, and the one on the right has wings and holds a branch with flowers.
This engraving shows two women standing side by side. The woman on the left holds a tall staff with a cross on top, and the one on the right has wings and holds a branch with flowers. Both wear long robes and halos, and there’s a small cherub peeking out behind them.
The text below names the woman on the left as Saint Lydtwina, who died at age 47 in 1433. The artist signed it as Hieronymus Wierix, and the style fits the Renaissance period.
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Overview
S. Lydtwina Virgo Schiedamensis is an engraving created by Hieronymus Wierix in 1586. It is a print that showcases the artist's skill in producing detailed images using metal plates.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts Saint Lydtwina of Schiedam, a Dutch mystic and patron saint, alongside a winged figure, likely an angel. The scene is set in a devotional context, highlighting Lydtwina's spiritual significance.
Technique & Style
Wierix employed the engraving technique to create this work, using a metal plate to produce a detailed print. The style is characteristic of the Renaissance period, reflecting Wierix's skill as a reproductive engraver, often working after artists like Albrecht Dürer.
History & Provenance
Produced during a time of religious division, the engraving is part of the Wierix family's varied output, which supported both Protestant and Catholic causes. Hieronymus Wierix was a Flemish engraver active from 1553 to 1619, and his work helped popularize Netherlandish art beyond the Southern Netherlands.
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Artist
Hieronymus Wierix (1553–1619) was a Flemish engraver, draughtsman and publisher. He is known for his reproductive engravings after the work of well-known local and foreign artists including Albrecht Dürer. Together with…
