Johannes Wierix
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Johannes Wierix[1] (1549 ā c.ā1620) was a Flemish engraver, draughtsman and publisher. He was a very accomplished engraver who made prints after his own designs as well as designs by local and foreign artists. He further made engravings on silver and ivory.[2]
Together with other members of the Wierix family of engravers he played an important role in spreading appreciation for Netherlandish art abroad as well as in creating art that supported the Catholic cause in the Southern Netherlands.[3] Johannes Wierix is also known for his miniature pen drawings.[4]