Rocky Landscape with St. Jerome 1568 - 1629

Aegidius Sadeler II's "Rocky Landscape with St. Jerome" (1568-1629) is an etching that depicts the biblical figure of St. Jerome in a cave. The scene is rendered in meticulous detail, with a rugged, mountainous landscape dominating the composition. The emphasis on light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the dramatic contours of the rocks and the flowing water. This engraving, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Sadeler's mastery of the technique, and exemplifies the popularity of religious and landscape themes in 17th-century printmaking.