{"product_id":"st-jerome-in-penitence-ferdinand-bol","title":"St. Jerome in Penitence - Ferdinand Bol","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful etching by Ferdinand Bol depicting Saint Jerome in quiet contemplation, showcasing the dramatic light and shadow typical of the Dutch Golden Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerdinand Bol, a pupil of Rembrandt, produced this etching during a period when the influence of his master was most apparent. The composition depicts Saint Jerome, the scholar and translator of the Bible, in a state of ascetic contemplation. He sits within a cavernous, arched space, his posture hunched as he gazes down at a crucifix held in his hands. The lion, a traditional attribute of the saint, rests quietly in the shadows to the left, reinforcing the narrative of his hermit life in the wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBol employs a sophisticated use of line to define the anatomy of the saint and the rough textures of the cave walls. The etching demonstrates a mastery of light and shadow, with the figure of Jerome illuminated against the dark, cavernous background. This contrast draws the viewer's eye to the saint's expression and the physical toll of his penitence. The inclusion of a hat and a water gourd hanging on the wall provides a sense of domesticity within the harsh environment, a detail often found in seventeenth-century depictions of the saint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an artist, Bol was highly regarded for his ability to capture psychological depth in his subjects. This work is a fine example of the printmaking techniques prevalent in the Dutch Golden Age, where etching allowed for a fluid, painterly quality. The arched top of the composition suggests it may have been intended to fit within a specific architectural frame or niche. The print remains a compelling study of solitude and devotion, rendered with the technical precision characteristic of Bol's work in the 1640s. It offers a glimpse into the religious iconography that occupied the minds of artists and patrons during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-jerome-jan-georg-van-vliet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSt. Jerome by Jan Georg van Vliet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-jerome-seated-near-a-pollard-willow-albrecht-durer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSt. Jerome Seated near a Pollard Willow by Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ferdinand-bol\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFerdinand Bol prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ferdinand Bol","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462776684879,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462807191887,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462807224655,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462807257423,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462807290191,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462807322959,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462807355727,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462807388495,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462807421263,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462807454031,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462807486799,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462807519567,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/St_Poster_CompositorV1_1792128562381.jpg?v=1794364994","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/st-jerome-in-penitence-ferdinand-bol","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}