Der Heilige Hieronymus mit zwei Löwen umgeben von Heiligen und Engeln 

Luca Cambiaso created this drawing of St. Jerome with pen and brown ink, deploying brown wash on paper. The fluidity of the ink, combined with the artist's skilled hand, allowed him to create a dynamic composition, using hatching and cross-hatching to build up tonal values and give form to the figures. Notice how he varies the pressure of the pen to create lines of different thicknesses, adding depth and texture. The brown wash further enhances the sense of volume and creates subtle gradations of light and shadow. The drawing is not just a representation of a religious scene, but also a demonstration of technical skill. Cambiaso’s method emphasizes the importance of process and dexterity in art making, elevating drawing from a mere preparatory stage to a work of art in its own right. Through the careful handling of simple materials, Cambiaso invites us to appreciate the labor involved and consider the expressive potential of traditional techniques. This approach prompts us to reconsider historical distinctions between craft and fine art, and to look more closely at the artistic intentions embedded in the artwork’s construction.