Saint Jerome in a Landscape with Ruins

Hieronymus Cock after Maerten van Heemskerck

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts classical ruins viewed from an almost eye-level point. The horizon is set high in the composition, suggesting a vast landscape with grand edifices. A figure is bent over a book among overgrown vegetation and stone debris. Classical columns, arches, and a statue are prominent in the middle. In the distance, there are more structures and small human figures. The intricate linework and cross-hatching convey texture, while the monochrome palette emphasizes contrasts and complements detailed patterns.