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Engraving of the Christ Child seated in a heart framed by roses, with two kneeling angels and Latin verses below.

The Christ Child Strewing Roses in the Believer's Heart

An engraving shows a naked infant Christ seated within a heart-shaped frame, scattering roses from his hands. The heart is ringed by a garland of roses, with clouds behind it and two kneeling angels at the lower corners, one with hands folded. Latin verses appear in two columns below.

Artist
Anton Wierix II
Date
[1600?]
Medium
Engravings Allegorical prints
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
2671 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1610.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

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