1591
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Saint Jerome in the Wilderness is a 1591 ink by Annibale Carracci, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows an old man sitting on rocks in a wild landscape. His long hair and beard are tangled, and he looks tired. He’s holding a stone while resting his head on his hand, surrounded by thick bushes and trees. The artist used fine lines to create texture—even the man’s skin looks rough. The scene feels quiet and lonely, like he’s far from people. Next, look up the technique: etching.
Annibale Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian: ; November 3, 1560 – July 15, 1609) was an Italian painter and instructor, active in Bologna and later in Rome.
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