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.
Sanatçı
Lucas Cranach der Ältere
Tarih
1509
Tür
Print
Teknik
woodcut
Koleksiyon
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lisans
Kamu malı, CC0

Görsel açıklaması

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