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Effigy of St. Jerome

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person standing with focus on their upper body. The individual's face has a long beard, downcast eyes, and their hair is covered by a flowing garment resembling a hood. They wear a robe or cloak and no jewelry or objects are visible. In the background, there is a plain surface with a decorative inscription on the right side, describing the figure as Saint Jerome set in white marble.

Artwork Details

Date
1619
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper [restrike]
Dimensions
3422 × 4874 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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