San Girolamo in un cortile

Albrecht Altdorfer, circa 1512/1515

This is a drawing showing a bearded figure walking in front of an architectural background. The scene displays a long-bearded figure in tattered clothing, leaning forward and holding a staff in one hand while a lion crouches behind him. The figure's expression appears concentrated. The background architecture features intricate stonework and arches, hinting at a medieval or Renaissance setting. The texture, line work, and detailing are elaborate, characteristic of the engraving technique. The composition balances the interaction between the human figure, the animal, and the architectural elements around them.
Artista
Albrecht Altdorfer
Datazione
circa 1512/1515
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
Incisione a bulino su carta vergata
Dimensioni
sheet (trimmed to plate): 12,1 × 10,5 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing showing a bearded figure walking in front of an architectural background. The scene displays a long-bearded figure in tattered clothing, leaning forward and holding a staff in one hand while a lion crouches behind him. The figure's expression appears concentrated. The background architecture features intricate stonework and arches, hinting at a medieval or Renaissance setting. The texture, line work, and detailing are elaborate, characteristic of the engraving technique. The composition balances the interaction between the human figure, the animal, and the architectural elements around them.

Albrecht Altdorfer