{"product_id":"saint-jerome-in-the-wilderness-moses-ter-borch","title":"Saint Jerome in the Wilderness - Moses ter Borch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seventeenth-century ink and wash drawing by Moses ter Borch, depicting Saint Jerome reading in the wilderness alongside his lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drawing by Moses ter Borch depicts Saint Jerome, a central figure in Christian iconography, seated within a secluded, natural setting. The saint is shown in a contemplative state, his attention fixed upon an open book, while his traditional companion, the lion, occupies the foreground. The composition relies on the interplay of light and shadow, achieved through the application of grey wash over pen and ink lines. This technique creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, typical of the Dutch draughtsmanship of the seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoses ter Borch, a member of a family of artists, produced this work at a young age. The drawing demonstrates his technical proficiency in handling ink and wash to define form and texture. The figure of Jerome is rendered with soft, rounded contours, contrasting with the more angular and alert posture of the lion. The surrounding foliage and the tree trunk provide a frame for the scene, grounding the figures in their environment. The work reflects the period's interest in religious subjects, often treated with a focus on human emotion and quiet solitude rather than grand narrative action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of wash allows for subtle gradations of tone, which model the saint's robes and the musculature of the lion. The artist employs a restrained palette, relying on the monochromatic nature of the medium to convey the solemnity of the subject. This piece provides insight into the artistic training and stylistic preferences prevalent in the Netherlands during the mid-seventeenth century. It remains a clear example of the skill required to balance composition and tonal value within a small-scale drawing. The work is preserved in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, reflecting its historical value as a study of both religious themes and technical execution.\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\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-virgin-appearing-to-saint-jerome-agostino-carracci\" 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;\"\u003eThe Virgin Appearing to Saint Jerome - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moses ter Borch","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443128504655,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443142791503,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443142824271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443142857039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443142889807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443142922575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443142955343,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443142988111,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443143020879,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443143053647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443143086415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443143119183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Jerome-in-the-Wilderness_Poster_CompositorV1_1786216887141.jpg?v=1786406124","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/saint-jerome-in-the-wilderness-moses-ter-borch","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}