Jerome Wierix

Jerome Wierix was a printmaker whose documented active period spanned nearly two decades, from 1566 through 1584. His creative output was dedicated primarily to religious subjects, characteristic of the devotional and narrative prints popular during the late 16th century.

A foundational understanding of Wierix’s artistic practice is derived from the works preserved in major institutional collections. Six of his prints are represented in collections, including holdings at the Art Institute of Chicago. These documented works affirm his focus on Biblical themes and hagiography, with notable prints including Saint Jerome in His Study, Sudarium Displayed by Two Angels, The Last Judgment, and the Marian depictions The Virgin and Child and Virgin and Child. The historical integrity of these pieces ensures they remain subjects of scholarly interest.

As an artist active during the late Renaissance, much of Wierix’s surviving corpus falls within the public domain. The existence of these original copperplate etchings and engravings in established institutions means that researchers and enthusiasts can access high-quality prints and downloadable artwork derived from the originals. The availability of these Jerome Wierix prints ensures continued study of the master’s detailed approach to printmaking.