Broad and narrow road, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Liszt Collection
Broad and narrow road, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 12713681
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1563 Before 1619 Broad Burning Castle Cloud Devil Doctrine Figures Group Heaven Heavenly Hell Hieronymus Wierix Leads Light Moat Monster Narrow Palace Path Praying Pull Road Rope Sample Scenes Table Trying Watching Wide 13 14 Bathed Broad Road Gaping Partying
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print titled "Broad and Narrow Road" by Hieronymus Wierix, the artist takes us on a visual journey through contrasting paths of life. The image depicts two distinct roads, one broad and inviting, while the other narrow and less traveled. On the left side of the composition, a group of people can be seen joyously partying around a table. Their faces are filled with mirth as they indulge in worldly pleasures. In stark contrast, on the right side stands a lone figure deep in prayer, his eyes fixed towards heaven. The narrow road leads to a magnificent palace bathed in heavenly light. It symbolizes salvation and eternal bliss for those who follow Christ's teachings diligently. On the contrary, the broad road ends at a burning castle surrounded by an ominous moat guarded by a monstrous devil. A man is shown desperately trying to pull himself away from this hellish scene using only a rope tied around him. His struggle represents mankind's constant battle between temptation and righteousness. As we observe these thought-provoking scenes unfold before our eyes, we are reminded of Matthew 7:13-14 and Luke 13:24 - passages that emphasize choosing wisely between wide destruction or entering through the narrow gate guided by Christ's love. Quint Lox masterfully captures Wierix's profound message within this powerful photograph print from Liszt Collection. It serves as both an artistic masterpiece and spiritual reflection on life's choices and their consequences.
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