Saint Jerome in Penitence, with Two Ships in a Harbor

c. 1480/1500

Italian 15th Century

Associated Names
Italian 15th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of ships, wild animals, a crucifixion, and a robed figure. The drawing showcases a detailed composition. On the left side, two ships are in water with towers in the background. Below the ships, a lion and tiger are in a struggle. An elephant is seen in the upper left corner. A crucifix with a figure of Jesus is in the center. To the right, a robed figure kneels and looks toward the crucifix. The landscape features flora, books, hills, and trees.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving [restrike, probably late 18th century impression]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.1 x 28 cm (7 15/16 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1345

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hind 'Engravings', Vol. 1, p.48, no. 58, State (restrike)

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1947

  • The Printmaker: 1450-1950, Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, California, 1957.

1956

  • Renaissance to Roccoco: A Loan Exhibition of Italian Engravings and Woodcuts, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1956, no cat.

1973

  • Prints of the Italian Renaissance, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1973, no. 67.

1985

  • Landscape Prints from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985, no cat.

Bibliography

1938

  • Hind, Arthur M. Early Italian Engraving; a critical catalogue with complete reproductions of all the prints described. 7 vols. London: Bernard Quaritch Ltd., 1938-1948.

1973

  • Levenson et al. 1973, no.11.

Wikidata ID

Q64953553

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