Identity area
Reference code
MCPP/FF/FPR/L/278
Title
St Jerome in penitence
Date(s)
- undated (Creation)
Extent and medium
Engraving on paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1593-1637)
Biographical history
Educated at Clare Hall/College; Fellow of Clare. From 1618 to 1624 he was director to the affairs of the Virginia Company. Ferrar was ordained as a deacon in 1626 and founded the small Anglican community of Little Gidding, Huntingdonshire, shortly after… read more
Name of creator
Archival history
The loose Ferrar prints were conserved in 2014-2015. Please note that the digital images of the prints were captured before conservation work took place.
Conditions of access and use area
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
17.3 cm x 23.5 cm
Notes area
Note
Publisher: Crispin van de Passe I
After Crispin van de Passe I
Note
The figure of Christ on the crucifix before St Jerome has been cut out.
Note
Text in the lower margin: "Me pascit lux alma cibo, nox alma sopore [...] tumulo funera mersa ciet."