The Penitent St. Jerome — Jost Amman|Lucas Cranach the Elder | DiscoverArt

Jost Amman|Lucas Cranach the Elder

The Penitent St. Jerome

1539–91

Pen and black and gray ink. Double framing line in pen and black ink, by the artist.

34.4 × 23.3 cm (13.5 × 9.2 in)

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