The Vision of St. Jerome 1510 - 1576

"The Vision of St. Jerome" is a 16th-century engraving by Giulio Bonasone. The print depicts a scene from the life of Saint Jerome, the patron saint of scholars and translators, who is shown kneeling in prayer while a vision of the Virgin Mary and Child appears above him. The dramatic composition, detailed figures, and masterful use of light and shadow are characteristic of Bonasone’s work. The engraving is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.