Saint Jerome
1654
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1654
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Jerome is a 1654 ink by Bartolomeo Biscaino, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man sitting in a rocky landscape, holding a skull. He looks tired, with loose robes and wild hair. Branches and small bushes fill the background, making the scene feel rough and uneven. The skull he holds is a common symbol for remembering death. This kind of image was often used in art to remind people of life’s shortness. Want to learn more? Try looking up etching.
Bartolomeo Biscaino (1629–1657) was an Italian artist, born in Genoa.
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