Saint Jerome

About this work

This engraving depicts Saint Jerome, a bearded man with a muscular physique, kneeling in a rocky landscape. He wears a draped cloth around his waist and holds a staff in his right hand, while his left hand grasps a rock. A lion, symbolizing his conversion, lies behind him, its head resting on the saint's cloak. The rocky terrain and sparse vegetation create a sense of desolation. The artist's use of cross-hatching and engraving techniques adds depth and texture to the image, highlighting the saint's rugged surroundings. The contrast between the rough landscape and the saint's serene expression creates a sense of contemplation. The level of detail and realism in this engraving is characteristic of the Renaissance style. For more works in this style, explore the Renaissance movement.