Hieronymus Wierix: A Master of Baroque Religious Engraving Hieronymus Wierix (1553–1619) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of Antwerp and the broader Dutch Golden Age, renowned primarily for his exquisitely detailed religious engravings—a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship characteristic of his era. Born into a prolific family of engravers – Jan and Antoine Wierix – he benefited from early training under Jerome Manacker, establishing him firmly within the influential Antwerp printmaking tradition. This lineage instilled in him not only technical proficiency but also…