Saint Jerome Instructing his Disciples in the Desert

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of robed individuals surrounding a seated, partially clothed figure in a rocky landscape. The scene depicts figures within a cave-like setting. A cross leans against a rock beside the seated figure, who is holding an open book. The background shows hills, trees, and a building on a slope, all within a circular frame. The detailed line work and hatching create depth and texture in this monochromatic piece.