1591
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Jerome in the Wilderness is a 1591 ink by Annibale Carracci, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching and engraving on laid paper presents a serene scene of Saint Jerome in the wilderness. The saint, an older man with a long white beard, is seated on the ground with his head tilted upwards, gazing towards the heavens. He is draped in a simple robe, and his right hand rests on a book. In the background, a tree and a rocky outcropping are visible, while the sky above is filled with swirling clouds. The overall atmosphere of the piece is one of quiet contemplation and devotion. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this piece, explore the world of 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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