Circumcision of Christ, Life of the Virgin Mary (series title), Vita Deiparæ Virginis Mariæ (series title), The Christ Child is circumcised in the temple by the high priest. The Child is held on the altar by another priest. Mary and Joseph look on. In heaven the Holy Spirit as a dove, surrounded by angels. In the margin a six-line caption, in two columns, in Latin., print, print maker: Hieronymus Wierix, (mentioned on object), after design by: Hieronymus Wierix, publisher: Hieronymus Wierix, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1563 - before 1619, paper, engraving, height, 103 mm × width, 66 mm

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