Artwork
St. Jerome
St. Jerome is a print by Jan Georg van Vliet. It dates from 1632 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. St.
- Accession no.
- 1987.199
- Credit line
- John L. Severance Fund
About this work
Overview
St. Jerome is a print created by Jan Georg van Vliet around 1632. Van Vliet was a Dutch draftsman and printmaker who worked under Rembrandt's guidance.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts St. Jerome in a contemplative outdoor setting, surrounded by others. The saint's focus on a skull suggests a moment of introspection or mourning, reflecting themes common in Dutch Golden Age art.
Technique & Style
The artist employed sharp lines and shading to achieve a sense of depth, creating a detailed yet enigmatic scene. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, adds to the print's nuanced atmosphere.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Gillisz. van Vliet (1605 – 1668), was a Dutch Golden Age painter and Rembrandt pupil, whose paintings are no longer attributed to him with any certainty. Today he is known only for his drawings and prints.
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