S. Hieronymus in Deserto (Saint Jerome in the Desert)
1556
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1556
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a rocky desert landscape with a lone tree on the right. In the distance, a small castle sits on a cliff above a winding river. Tiny figures walk near the bottom, and the sky is light with a few clouds. The artist used fine lines to show texture—rough rocks, smooth water, and detailed trees. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.
