Johannes Wierix

Johannes Wierix (1549–1620) was a printmaker, painter and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Johan Wiricx; Johan Wierx; Hans Wierix; Johan Wiercz; Johan Wiericz; Johan Wierix.

Johannes Wierix in brief

Born
1549
Died
1620
Known for
printmaker, painter, draftsperson, copper engraver and graphic artist
Place of birth
Antwerp
Contents

Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1549, died at Brussels in 1620.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Antwerp.

Work by Johannes Wierix is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Städel Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Auckland Art Gallery and Finnish National Gallery.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

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

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q18152431: Johannes Wierix

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Elsewhere in Prints

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