Ferdinand BolDutch, 1616–1680Saint Jerome in Penitence
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Not on view at present
Where is “Saint Jerome in Penitence” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Chicago, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the work
Ferdinand Bol studied with Rembrandt van Rijn in Amsterdam, where he set up his own shop around 1642. Two years later, he produced this atmospheric etching of Saint Jerome, which is particularly reminiscent of the master in its shadows and arched top. Although his early works were long mistaken for Rembrandt’s, Bol signed this print at the bottom right. He would eventually trade the dark palette and historical figure studies of the older artist for a lighter tonality and more elite clientele, which would make him one of the most financially successful Dutch painters of his era.
Art Institute of ChicagoCC BY 4.0
Details
- Accession number
- 1960.837
In the catalog
Sources
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — CC0
