La Pénitence de saint Jérôme

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.
Artiste
Lucas Cranach der Ältere
Datation
1509
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Gravure sur bois
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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