1513
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Jerome in a Landscape is a 1513 ink by Lucas van Leyden, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a man sitting on the ground, surrounded by a landscape. He is dressed in a long robe and has a book in his hands. The man's face is turned towards the viewer, and he appears to be in deep contemplation. The man's attire and the book he holds suggest that he is a religious figure, possibly a saint or a scholar. The landscape behind him is serene, with rolling hills and a distant mountain range. The overall atmosphere of the engraving is one of quiet reflection and introspection. The level of detail and texture in the engraving is impressive, with intricate lines and shading that give the image depth and dimension. For more information on the technique used to create this engraving, look up cross-hatching.
Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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