Saint Jerome in His Study

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470, 1460/1470

The image depicts a seated figure facing forward. The person has a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, and a serious expression. They wear a wide-brimmed hat, a long robe with intricate designs, and hold an object resembling a staff. A lion stands next to them, resting a paw on their knee, and there is a structure resembling a book cabinet in the background, with open books and decorative objects around it. Architectural elements like spires are visible in the backdrop.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470
Date
1460/1470
Type
Print
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in rust-red lake, green, and yellow
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a seated figure facing forward. The person has a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, and a serious expression. They wear a wide-brimmed hat, a long robe with intricate designs, and hold an object resembling a staff. A lion stands next to them, resting a paw on their knee, and there is a structure resembling a book cabinet in the background, with open books and decorative objects around it. Architectural elements like spires are visible in the backdrop.

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470