Cornelis Bloemaert
Martinus Regius
1622-1691
Physical Qualities
Engraving, Sheet: 190 × 135 mm. (7 1/2 × 5 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.4344
Regius was a Dutch theologian.
Inscribed: Recto: in plate: around portrait: "R. D. Mr. Martinus Regius ninoviensis, vir Apostolis qui per 40 annos in diversis Provincijs, multis ac gravibus, pro gloria Dei et Salute Animaru perfunctis laboribus tandem beato fini quae vit. Ao. Domini 1625, 29 Martÿ. Ætatis suæ 76." In cartouche below portrait: "Justum deduxit Dominus per vias rectas, et ostendit / illi regnum Dei, dedit illi Scientiam Sanctorum, / nonestauit illum in laboribus, et complevit / labores illius. Sapientiae 10. V. 10" Bottom center: "Cornelis Bloemaert sculp. et excud."
Markings: CM: Claghorn
