Saint Jerome
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Pietro Testa
Pietro Testa (1612 – 1 March 1650) was an Italian High Baroque artist active in Rome.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Jerome is a 1634 ink by Pietro Testa, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a man kneeling in a rocky landscape, surrounded by twisted trees and sparse brush. He’s dressed in rough robes, holding a cross and looking upward. Beside him, a lion stands calmly, its head resting near the man’s hand. The artist used fine lines to create texture, making the rocks and leaves look almost three-dimensional. The scene feels quiet but intense, with the man’s focus suggesting deep thought or prayer. Next, look into etching to see how artists like this carved their designs into metal plates.
Pietro Testa (1612 – 1 March 1650) was an Italian High Baroque artist active in Rome.
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