Who painted Saint Jerome in a Landscape with Ruins?

Saint Jerome in a Landscape with Ruins was painted by Hieronymus Cock in 1552.

Where can I see Saint Jerome in a Landscape with Ruins?

Saint Jerome in a Landscape with Ruins is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Saint Jerome in a Landscape with Ruins?

Saint Jerome in a Landscape with Ruins is associated with Renaissance.

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Museum-quality prints of Saint Jerome in a Landscape with Ruins are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Saint Jerome in a Landscape with Ruins

Hieronymus Cock , 1552

Saint Jerome in a Landscape with Ruins is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Hieronymus Cock. It dates from 1552 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: Martinus / Hemstkirc- / ken inue.; lower center in plate: .cock fecit.1552.

About this work

Overview

Saint Jerome in a Landscape with Ruins is an etching created by Hieronymus Cock in 1552. The work is executed on laid paper and represents a significant example of printmaking from the mid-16th century.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts Saint Jerome, a scholarly hermit, in a landscape filled with classical ruins. The scene combines a religious theme with detailed landscape imagery, reflecting the artistic interests of the period.

Technique & Style

Cock's use of etching technique allows for intricate details, such as the texture of stone walls and the folds of the saint's robes. The interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of atmosphere, drawing attention to the saint.

History & Provenance

Hieronymus Cock, a Flemish painter, etcher, and print publisher, ran a major publishing house in Antwerp. His work contributed to the industrialization of printmaking during the Renaissance.

Context

The work reflects the Renaissance interest in combining religious themes with classical motifs and detailed landscape imagery, characteristic of the period's artistic developments.

View of the Forum from the Base of the Capitol, Hieronymus Cock

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Artist

Hieronymus Cock

Hieronymus Cock, or Hieronymus Wellens de Cock, (1518 – 3 October 1570) was a Flemish painter and etcher as well as a publisher and distributor of prints.