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Engraving of a old man with a long beard, wearing only a cloth draped around one shoulder, bending over a table with books, a quill pen and ink, a skull, and glasses. The man looks
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France / 1693

Saint Jerome

Saint Jerome

Look closely at Saint Jerome. Engraving of a old man with a long beard, wearing only a cloth draped around one shoulder, bending over a table with books, a quill pen and ink, a skull, and glasses.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Which detail would have made someone stop and look at this print? The Art Institute dates Saint Jerome to 1693.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Antoine Masson French, 1636-1700 made this print. The museum dates it 1693.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

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