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The Christ Child surrounded by singing angels
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The Christ Child surrounded by singing angels

Hieronymus Wierix · 1563 - before 1619 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Singing angels adore the Christ Child who stands on a cloud with a songbook in his hand. Above the Child's head the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. In the margin a six-line inscription, in two columns, in Latin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printChrist-child (with attributes)angels in adoration
Credit lineChristuskind omringd door musicerende engelen. 1563 - before 1619. Hieronymus Wierix. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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