{"product_id":"death-of-the-virgin-hieronymus-wierix","title":"Death of the Virgin - Hieronymus Wierix","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Flemish engraving by Hieronymus Wierix, depicting the death of the Virgin Mary after a design by Otto van Veen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Hieronymus Wierix depicts the transition of the Virgin Mary, a subject frequently explored in late sixteenth-century Flemish art. Wierix, a member of a prolific family of engravers in Antwerp, demonstrates his technical precision through the use of fine hatching and cross-hatching to define form and shadow. The composition follows the design of Otto van Veen, who provided the initial invention for the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene shows the Virgin reclining on a bed, surrounded by celestial figures. Above, a divine presence emerges from clouds, while angels gather around the bedside. The figures are rendered with the elongated proportions and graceful, fluid movements characteristic of the Mannerist style. The drapery of the garments is handled with particular care, showing deep folds that suggest weight and volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the base of the print, Latin text from the Song of Songs (Canticle of Canticles) is inscribed, connecting the imagery to broader theological themes of purity and divine love. The inclusion of the publisher's name, Joannes Baptista Vrints, indicates the commercial nature of print production in Antwerp during this period, where collaborations between inventors, engravers, and publishers were standard practice. The work reflects the high level of craftsmanship associated with the Wierix workshop, which was known for producing small-scale, highly detailed devotional prints for a wide audience. The clarity of the lines and the balance of the composition demonstrate the skill required to translate complex painterly designs into the medium of copperplate engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-entombment-marcantonio-raimondi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Entombment - Marcantonio Raimondi — Marcantonio Raimondi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/christ-and-the-woman-of-samaria-adriaen-collaert\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChrist and the Woman of Samaria - Adriaen Collaert — Adriaen Collaert\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hieronymus Wierix","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58472473002319,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472473067855,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472473166159,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58472473198927,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472473264463,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Death-of-the-Virgin_Poster_CompositorV1_1786292647751.jpg?v=1786669686","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/death-of-the-virgin-hieronymus-wierix","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}