Artwork
Saint Jerome Hearing the Trumpet of the Last Judgement
Saint Jerome Hearing the Trumpet of the Last Judgement is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jusepe de Ribera. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This etching on laid paper, created as a counterproof, depicts a dramatic scene from Christian theology.
About this work
Overview
This etching on laid paper, created as a counterproof, depicts a dramatic scene from Christian theology. It is the work of Jusepe de Ribera, a prominent figure in the Spanish Baroque movement.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Saint Jerome reacting to the trumpet of the Last Judgement, blown by a winged figure. Jerome's worried expression and raised hand convey a sense of divine warning, while another angel holding a scroll hovers above.
Technique & Style
Ribera's use of sharp lines and shading creates a sense of depth and movement, characteristic of his mastery in printmaking and dramatic chiaroscuro.
History & Provenance
Created around 1621, this work reflects Ribera's activity as a printmaker in Naples, where he was a leading figure alongside other major Spanish Baroque artists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
