Saint Jerome, 2nd plate
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Jerome, 2nd plate is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a lone figure hunched over, reading a book in a forest. The person’s head is bowed, and their robe drapes loosely, blending into the dark trees around them. The background is thick with tangled branches and rough textures, creating a sense of quiet solitude. Notice how the artist used fine lines to build up shadows and light—this isn’t paint, but ink pressed into paper. The scene feels intense but peaceful, like a moment of deep thought. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists use ink and metal plates to create such detailed prints.
