St Jerome Penitent In The Wilderness (bartsch 116)

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"St. Jerome Penitent in the Wilderness" (Bartsch 116) is an engraving by Cornelis Cort, a Dutch engraver and draftsman who was active during the 16th century. The work is part of a rich tradition of depicting St. Jerome, one of the four Latin Church Fathers, in a state of penitence. St. Jerome is often portrayed in the wilderness, reflecting his time spent as a hermit in the Syrian desert, where he engaged in ascetic practices and translated the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate.

Cornelis Cort's engraving, catalogued as number 116 by Adam von Bartsch, an 18th-century Austrian scholar who was a key figure in the field of print cataloguing, showcases St. Jerome in a dramatic and contemplative pose. The work is emblematic of Cort's mastery of the engraving medium and his ability to convey texture, depth, and emotion through intricate lines and shading. It reflects the influence of the Italian Renaissance, which Cort absorbed during his time in Italy, where he worked with prominent artists such as Titian.

The engraving is notable for its detailed rendering of the wilderness setting, including the rocky landscape and flora, which serve as a backdrop to the saint's spiritual struggle. St. Jerome is typically accompanied by iconographic elements such as a crucifix, skull, and lion, which reference his scholarly work, contemplation of mortality, and legendary taming of a lion by healing its paw, respectively.

"St. Jerome Penitent in the Wilderness" is a significant work within Cornelis Cort's oeuvre and exemplifies the Northern Renaissance's engagement with religious themes and the skillful adaptation of Italian artistic influences. The engraving not only serves as a testament to Cort's technical prowess but also as a visual meditation on piety, penance, and the solitary pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.

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