Saint Jerome, 2nd plate

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elderly man kneeling and leaning forward. He is gazing at a large open book resting on a surface. The man has distinct features, including a long beard and a bald head with trailing hair. He wears textured clothing and is focused on the book. A pot is near his knee. The background features trees and swirling clouds, evoking a sense of contemplation.