Who painted Saint Jerome in the Wilderness?

Saint Jerome in the Wilderness was painted by Paul Troger in 1730.

Where can I see Saint Jerome in the Wilderness?

Saint Jerome in the Wilderness is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Saint Jerome in the Wilderness?

Saint Jerome in the Wilderness is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Saint Jerome in the Wilderness

Paul Troger , 1730

Saint Jerome in the Wilderness is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Paul Troger. It dates from 1730 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Saint Jerome in the Wilderness is a 1730 drawing by Paul Troger, executed in pen and iron gall ink with gray wash over black chalk on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing portrays Saint Jerome in a state of solitude, reflecting the religious themes characteristic of Troger's oeuvre.

Technique & Style

Troger's distinctive style is evident in the work's execution, combining pen, ink, gray wash, and black chalk to achieve a nuanced representation.

History & Provenance

Created in 1730, the drawing's provenance is not detailed here, focusing instead on its creation within Troger's late Baroque practice.

Context

While the drawing itself is not noted for dramatic movement or a light palette, these elements would later characterize Troger's influential frescoes in Austrian painting.

Legacy

Through his later works, particularly frescoes, Troger's influence extended into Austrian painting, though the direct legacy of this drawing is not specified.