Saint Jerome Reading in the Wilderness

About this work

This sketch depicts a man reading in a wilderness setting. He is seated on a rocky outcropping, surrounded by trees and foliage, with a distant landscape visible in the background. The man's attention is focused on the book in his hands, which he holds with both hands. The sketch is rendered in pen and brown ink on brown laid paper, with visible cross-hatching techniques used to create texture and depth. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, with the man's absorption in his reading creating a sense of stillness and calm. For more information on the artist's use of cross-hatching, explore the technique.