Heilige Hieronymus 1520 - 1561

"Heilige Hieronymus" is an etching by Battista Franco, an Italian artist, created between 1520 and 1561. It depicts Saint Jerome, a prominent figure in Christian history, seated upon a rock with his lion companion. The etching showcases Franco's skill in capturing anatomical detail, evident in the rendering of Jerome's musculature and the lion's powerful form. This piece exemplifies the Renaissance interest in realism and the use of hatching and cross-hatching techniques to create tonal variations, adding depth and dimension to the figures and landscape. The image is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.