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The Heart urged by Jesus, Lady World and Satan

The Heart urged by Jesus, Lady World and Satan
(late 16th century-early 17th century)
plate from the Cor Jesu amanti sacrum (The human Heart vanquished by the Infant) series (late 16th century – early 17th century)

Medium
engraving
Measurements
9.0 × 5.6 cm (image) 9.5 × 6.1 cm (sheet, trimmed to platemark)
Place/s of Execution
Antwerp, Flanders
Catalogue/s Raisonné
Hollstein 446 i/ii; Alvin 1270; Mauquoy-Hendrickx 430
Edition
1st of 2 states
Inscription
printed in ink l.l.: Fallax mundus ornat vultus, / Dolus latet sed occultus: / Ne crede blanditijs-
printed in ink l.c.: Hoc vitare si vis rete; / Cito Christi sinus pete / Procul ad infidijs / Anton. Wierx fecit et excud.
Accession Number
1278.326-3
Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display