St Jerome in his study.

Engraving, 23,7 x 15,2 cm, laid paper, signed and dated "1514 / AD" (cut at top and left, trimmed inside platemark at right, trimmed outside platemark at bottom, 2 very sm. light brown stains at bottom left, few spots, few very light sm. creases, few spots of thin paper, few microscopic holes).

Hinged to passe-partout at upper edges and in gilt frame. Good impression and condition. A milestone in the history of printmaking.

The patron saint of students, scholars and librarians in an interior with his attributes such as a cardinal's hat, crucifix, skull and lion. One of the three "Meisterstiche", Albrecht Dürer's (1471-1528) most famous and relatively large engravings from 1513-1514 that demonstrate his mastery of the burin. This exceptional print displays his ability to engrave light, perspective and animals. From the original plate with a few small scratches as described by Meder (states E and F), but before the plate was really worn.
Ref. Bartsch VII.76-77.60. - Meder 59. - Hollstein German VII.50-51.59. - Schoch, Mende & Scherbaum I.174-178.70.