The Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes - Johannes Wierix
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Description
A detailed 16th-century engraving by Johannes Wierix depicting the biblical miracle of the feeding of the five thousand, featuring fine line work and hand-applied colour.
This engraving by Johannes Wierix depicts the biblical miracle of the feeding of the five thousand. Wierix, a member of a prominent family of engravers in Antwerp, demonstrates his technical precision through the fine lines and controlled cross-hatching characteristic of the period. The composition follows a traditional narrative structure, placing Christ at the centre as he blesses the loaves and fishes, while his disciples distribute the food to the gathered crowd.
The scene is set within a wider coastal environment, featuring a distant city and rocky outcrops that provide a sense of scale. The foreground contains figures arranged in groups, with a family unit seated on the grass drawing the viewer into the immediate action. The hand-colouring applied to the print adds a layer of depth to the garments and the surrounding terrain, typical of the period when such engravings were often sold as collector items for private albums or devotional use. The Latin and French inscriptions at the base provide the scriptural context for the event, a common feature in late sixteenth-century print culture.
Wierix was known for his ability to replicate the styles of other masters, yet this work displays his own command of human anatomy and spatial organisation. The figures possess the elongated proportions and expressive gestures associated with Northern Mannerism. The print serves as a record of the period's interest in combining theological narrative with technical virtuosity. The inclusion of the original page margins and the manuscript numbering in the upper corner suggests this print originated from a bound volume or an extensive series of biblical illustrations. The work remains a clear example of the high standard of craftsmanship maintained by the Wierix workshop during the late Renaissance in the Low Countries.
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
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- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
The Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes - Johannes Wierix
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