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Saint Jerome

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure in a natural landscape. The central focus is a figure standing in a setting with a rocky background and trees on either side. The ground is uneven with a skull nearby. Around the figure are trees with detailed foliage, and a sense of depth is created by the depiction of a distant hill or rock formation. The drawing is highly detailed, with intricate lines used to convey texture and depth within the natural elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1632
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2055 × 2983 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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