10038 Maerten de Vos (1532–1603) – Saint Quirinus in the Wilderness – Copper engraving (1590)
This copper engraving depicts the Christian hermit Saint Quirinus seated by a river in a wooded wilderness. The figure, dressed in robes and a pointed hat, is engrossed in reading a religious text, with a small crucifix marking his devotional spot. The dense landscape and detailed rendering of the water and foliage reflect the style of late 16th-century Northern Mannerism. The scene illustrates the hermit's dedication to prayer and separation from worldly concerns.
Maerten de Vos was a highly influential Flemish painter and draftsman of the late 16th century, working in the Mannerist style. Although primarily a painter, he is best known for the hundreds of designs he created for copperplate engravers, which popularized his religious and allegorical subjects across Europe. He was a central figure in the Antwerp school of painting.
Artist or Maker: Maerten de Vos
Dimensions: Approximately 29 cm x 23 cm
Medium: Copper engraving
Date: 1590
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 300 - 400 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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