St. Jerome in a Landscape 1495 - 1500

"St. Jerome in a Landscape" is a pen drawing by an anonymous artist created between 1495 and 1500. The drawing, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts the biblical figure of St. Jerome in a landscape setting. St. Jerome is portrayed kneeling in prayer, with a cross and a book near him. The landscape behind him is detailed, featuring a variety of trees, rocks, and a distant village. The drawing is a small-scale work, yet its detailed execution and composition showcase the talent of the anonymous artist. This piece is an excellent example of Northern Renaissance drawing, and its depiction of St. Jerome, a popular subject in religious art, is noteworthy for its delicate hatching techniques and a nuanced depiction of naturalism.