The Vision of St. Jerome

Giulio Bonasone

Associated Names
Giulio Bonasone

Artist, Bolognese, c. 1500/1510–after 1574

Parmigianino

Artist After, Parmese, 1503 - 1540

The image depicts several figures: a woman seated on a platform with a child standing on her lap, a muscular man kneeling beside her, and an older man reclining on the ground. The woman has curly hair and is dressed in a flowing gown, looking down at the child. The child is reaching out with one arm. The muscular man points upward, and the older man reclines with his eyes closed. The background includes plants on one side and various objects, including a skull, on the ground. The composition features dynamic contrasts in light and darkness.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.65.11

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 62


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1987

  • Graphic Survey Show, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., November 1987.

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65569019

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