1624
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Jerome Reading is a 1624 ink by Jusepe de Ribera, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a man sitting on the ground, surrounded by a skull and papers. He is dressed in a simple robe, with his right leg bent and his left leg extended. The man is intently reading a piece of paper, holding it up to his face with his right hand. In the background, there is a rocky landscape with some trees and a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of contemplation and study. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the image. The man's facial expression is one of intense focus, as if he is deeply engrossed in his reading. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Ribera, Jusepe de.
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
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