The Penitence of Saint Jerome

Lucas Cranach der Ältere, 1509

The image shows a detailed landscape with a central tall tree. Near the base of the tree, a man is kneeling next to a lion. The horizon line is low, emphasizing swirling clouds and textured tree branches. In the distance, there is a structure resembling a small chapel among dense trees. The artist's fine lines detail the bark, lion's fur, and foliage. The monochromatic color palette relies on light and dark contrast to convey depth and texture.
Kunstner
Lucas Cranach der Ältere
Datering
1509
Type
Print
Teknik
woodcut
Samling
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licens
Offentligt domæne, CC0

Billedbeskrivelse

The image shows a detailed landscape with a central tall tree. Near the base of the tree, a man is kneeling next to a lion. The horizon line is low, emphasizing swirling clouds and textured tree branches. In the distance, there is a structure resembling a small chapel among dense trees. The artist's fine lines detail the bark, lion's fur, and foliage. The monochromatic color palette relies on light and dark contrast to convey depth and texture.

Lucas Cranach der Ältere