Artwork

The Vision of St Jerome

The Vision of St Jerome, by Unknown, 1550
The Vision of St Jerome, by Unknown, 1550

The Vision of St Jerome is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The Vision of St Jerome is a painting created around 1550 by a 16th-century artist. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts an elderly man, likely St Jerome, reclining on the ground, wearing a red robe. Three winged figures hover above him in a dark sky, their faces obscured, with outstretched hands.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, highlights the figures against the dark background, creating a dramatic effect. The lighting accentuates the textures of the man's face and robes.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known