The image shows a sketch of a seated person reading a book. The person is depicted from head to waist, with detailed facial features and a beard. He has curly hair and is wearing simple drapery. There is a large open book with visible text and a wooden object nearby. A cross is shown on the side of the book. The background consists of simple sketched lines framing the figure.

Saint Jerome

1782-1785

Medium: etching
Classification: Portfolio
Period: 1776 to 1800
Image size: 3597 × 3516px

Description

The image shows a sketch of a seated person reading a book. The person is depicted from head to waist, with detailed facial features and a beard. He has curly hair and is wearing simple drapery. There is a large open book with visible text and a wooden object nearby. A cross is shown on the side of the book. The background consists of simple sketched lines framing the figure.

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