Allegory of the mercy of Christ Misericordiarvm domini effigies (title object) 1596: the Good Christ, surrounded by symbols of the four evangelists, stretches his hands to the publican and Mary Magdalene. Above them in the sky as the Holy Spirit dove surrounded by musical angels and St. Peter (left in the clouds). Left in the background the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. And further into the background the crucified Christ flanked by two thugs. Right background Mary Magdalene washes the feet of Christ in the house of Simon the Pharisee. In the margin a six-line signature, in tw

Allegory of the mercy of Christ Misericordiarvm domini effigies (title object) 1596: the Good Christ, surrounded by symbols of the four evangelists, stretches his hands to the publican and Mary Magdalene. Above them in the sky as the Holy Spirit dove surrounded by musical angels and St. Peter (left in the clouds). Left in the background the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. And further into the background the crucified Christ flanked by two thugs. Right background Mary Magdalene washes the feet of Christ in the house of Simon the Pharisee. In the margin a six-line signature, in two columns, in Latijn. Manufacturer : printmaker: Jerome Who: rix (listed building) Publisher: Hans Liefrinck (I) (listed building) Place manufacture: Antwerp Date: 1581 Physical features: car material: paper Technique: engra (printing process) Measurements: sheet: h 334 mm × W 265 mm Subject: types or adult Christ (alone), the four symbols of the evangelists, 'the apocalyptic beasts'the threecrosses with the crucified, without bystandersHoly Ghost represented as a dove (in flames) Christ's feet are anointed by Mary (Magdalene) the praying Pharisee and the repentant publican in the temple (Luke 18: 10-14) the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene; possible attributes: book (or scroll), crown, crown of thorns, crucifix, jar of ointment, mirror, musical instrument, palm-branch, rosary, scourge

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