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Engraving of a child-like Christ figure standing in a large heart, with streams flowing from his hands and feet while two kneeling angels collect them below.

The Christ Child as Fountain of Life stands in the heart of the believer, with blood streaming from his hands and feet and being collected by angels. Engraving by A. Wierix, ca. 1600.

An engraving shows a child-like Christ figure in a long robe standing within a large heart, arms outstretched, with streams flowing from his hands and feet into a basin. Two kneeling angels collect the streams at the lower corners, while a dove hovers above and a Latin inscription runs along the base.

Artist
Anton Wierix II
Date
[1600?]
Medium
Engravings Allegorical prints
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
2667 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1610.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

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