Saint Jerome, 2nd plate 

"Saint Jerome, 2nd plate" is a print by Alphonse Legros, a prominent figure in the Realist movement, depicting the early Christian theologian Saint Jerome. This etching, likely created sometime between 1837 and 1911, captures Jerome in a moment of deep contemplation, kneeling in a landscape with an open book before him. Legros's characteristic use of cross-hatching and dramatic chiaroscuro creates a sense of both solitude and intense focus. The stark contrasts of light and shadow enhance the sense of spirituality and the figure’s powerful connection with his scripture.