Saint Jerome Beside a Pollard Willow

1648

Dutch, 1606-1669

The studious saint works on his translation of the Gospels beneath a gnarled old willow tree as a lion, his steadfast companion, waits nearby. Rembrandt only sketchily indicated the landscape, but he detailed the rough surface of the tree, using dense hatching and stippling to supply irregularities and shadows. In the foreground, traces of drypoint are visible-the artist dragged a needle directly into the plate, leaving a velvety burr behind. With this technique, only about fifteen prints can be pulled before the burr wears down.

Etching and drypoint

7 1/16 x 5 1/4 in. (18 x 13.3 cm)

Gift of Dr. Leo Wallerstein

53.186

Now on view at the Seattle Art Museum

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Durer, Rembrandt, and Goya: Old Masters Prints from the Seattle Art Museum Collection", May 31, 2001 - January 1, 2002 (5/31/2001 - 1/1/2002)

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Rembrandt Prints From The Seattle Art Museum's Permanent Collection", 6/3 - 7/25/93 in conjunction with "Dutch and Flemish Paintings: The Harold Samuel Collection" June 3 - July 25, 1993, (06/03/1993 - 07/25/1993)

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