Vitae Patrum (Lives of the Desert Fathers) 1511

"Vitae Patrum (Lives of the Desert Fathers)" is a woodcut print created by Saint Jerome in 1511. The scene depicts three figures, likely monks or hermits, seated around a table, a depiction of a common scene in the "Lives of the Desert Fathers," a collection of stories about early Christian ascetics. The print's small size and intricate details highlight the precision and meticulousness of woodcut printing, a technique that was popular in the early 16th century. The print is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.