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St. Ignatius de Loyola

Hieronymus Wierix

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed engraving of the upper half of a man's body in profile, facing right. The man is standing with hands clasped together in prayer. He has a calm expression, with a bald crown, short hair, a beard, and a mustache. He is wearing a robe with a high collar, and has a radiant halo encircling his head. He wears a ring on his right index finger. In the foreground, he is looking at a crucifix with an image of Jesus Christ, to the right. Below the crucifix is a human skull resting on books. The background is plain, placing emphasis on the central figure and objects.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
6132 × 9611 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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