Saint Jerome
1621
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1621
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a bearded man sitting on rocks, looking up with one hand raised. Behind him, an angel hovers midair, holding a scroll. The scene feels dramatic—rough textures in the rocks and the man’s skin contrast with the swirling lines of the angel’s wings. The artist used deep shadows and strong contrasts to make the figures stand out. This style was popular in the 1600s. Next, look up Baroque to see more art like this.
