The Five Wise Virgins, from the suite 'Speculum Virginitatis', Hieronymus Wierix, Flemish, 1553 - 1619, Engraving on paper, Christ appears to the Virgins, showeing his wounds. Mary is to his left, both she and Christ in clouds and bathed in light. To the right are the Virgins looking at them. Below, 'Quinque prudentes Virgines accipientes oleum in vasis suis eum lampadibus exierunt obuiam Sponso et Sponsae. Matth. 21.' The artist's name and 'cum gratia et privilegio. Buschere.', Netherlands, 1575-1600, religion, Print

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