Virgin and Child in a Heart 1560 - 1619

This small, delicate engraving by Hieronymus Wierix, titled "Virgin and Child in a Heart," depicts the Virgin Mary and Christ child within a heart-shaped frame. The image is surrounded by radiating lines and clouds, suggesting a heavenly setting, which is enhanced by the Latin inscription from the Song of Songs. This work is a prime example of the printmaker's devotion to religious themes, skillfully rendered with intricate detail and an emphasis on the sacred. This print, likely intended for private devotion, showcases Wierix's mastery of the engraving technique, capturing the tenderness of the Virgin Mary and Christ child in a heart-shaped frame.