Hieronymus Wierix

Hieronymus Wierix (1553–1619) was a printmaker, draftsperson and artist.

Also recorded as Hieronymus Wiericx; Hieronymus Wierex; Hieronymus Wiericz; Jerome Wierix; Jérôme Wierix; Jeronimus Wierex.

Hieronymus Wierix in brief

Born
1553
Died
1619
Known for
printmaker, draftsperson and artist
Place of birth
Antwerp
Contents

Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1553, died at Antwerp in 1619.

In detail

Abraham van Merlen is recorded as having studied under Hieronymus Wierix. the recorded working language is Dutch.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Antwerp.

Works named in the authority record are Death of St. Cecilia.

Work by Hieronymus Wierix is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Auckland Art Gallery, Finnish National Gallery and National Gallery of Victoria.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Hieronymus Wierix”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2778104: Hieronymus Wierix

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Elsewhere in Prints

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