Music being played to a lady, while above an angel blows a trumpet into Jerome's ear; representing the sense of hearing. Engraving after G. Collaert, 1630, after N. van der Horst.
- Horst, Nikolaus van der, 1598-1646.
- Date:
- 1630
- Reference:
- 27062i
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In the upper scene Jerome is translating the Bible, his leg resting upon the lion. A bird cage hangs down on his left. Next to him, an angel with a violin plays to a reclining monk who has his hand on his heart
Publication/Creation
1630
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; image 10.5 x 5.9 cm
Lettering
Udire
Reference
Wellcome Collection 27062i
Reproduction note
From a series (see record numbers 27064-27067) of Italian copies of engravings by Collaert for Jean Puget de Laserre, 'Le tombeau des délices du monde' (Brussels, 1630)
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