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Saint Jerome

Master C

1540

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Saint Jerome is a 1540 ink by Master C, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Master C
When & what style?: 1540 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man sitting in a landscape, surrounded by trees and a building in the background. He is dressed in a long robe and has a hat on his head. The man is shown in a contemplative pose, with his hands clasped together and his head bowed. The background of the painting is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with the trees and building depicted in a level of detail that suggests a strong attention to realism. The use of pen and brown ink gives the painting a sense of depth and texture, with the lines and shading creating a sense of volume and dimensionality. This painting is a great example of the work of Master C, a Renaissance artist known for his detailed and realistic style.