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Engraving of a child playing a harp inside a large heart, with angels on clouds in the corners and a dove above.

The Christ Child playing the harp in the believer's heart, which is surrounded by angels. Engraving by A. Wierix, ca. 1600.

An engraving shows a small winged child standing on a cloud within a large heart-shaped frame, playing a harp, with rays of light behind him. Angels in clouds play instruments at the top and bottom corners, and a dove appears above, with a Latin inscription in the lower border.

Artist
Anton Wierix II
Date
[1600?]
Medium
Engravings Allegorical prints
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
2603 × 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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