Saint Jerome (?)
1501
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Netherlandish 16th Century
This artist carved scenes with fine lines, mostly religious and mythological ones.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Jerome (?) is a 1501 ink by Netherlandish 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a group of people in a rough, quick style. One person kneels, holding a bowl, while another sits with a lion nearby. The figures are drawn with loose lines and light shading, giving them a sketchy, unfinished look. Some people stand in the background, watching or reacting. The artist used simple ink and wash to create movement and emotion. The lines are uneven, like a fast study rather than a polished work. This style was common for practice or ideas before a finished painting. Look up technique: cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
This artist carved scenes with fine lines, mostly religious and mythological ones.
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