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Engraving of bearded St Jerome with a halo, head resting on his hand, holding a crucifix beside a skull, rosary and book.

Saint Jerome, engraving after Francesco Vanni

An engraved image shows an aged, bearded saint with a halo, leaning his head on one hand and holding a crucifix, beside a skull, a rosary, and an open book. Rocky landscape and trees fill the background, and a Latin inscription runs along the bottom edge.

Artist
Francesco Vanni
Date
1595
Medium
Engravings
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
3038 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1595.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

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