Who painted St. Jerome in His Study?

St. Jerome in His Study was painted by Filippino Lippi in 1490.

Where can I see St. Jerome in His Study?

St. Jerome in His Study is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is St. Jerome in His Study?

St. Jerome in His Study is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

St. Jerome in His Study

Filippino Lippi , 1490

St. Jerome in His Study is a drawing by the Renaissance artist Filippino Lippi. It dates from 1490 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Filippino Lippi's 'St. Jerome in His Study' is a drawing created around 1490, exemplifying the artist's work during the Italian Renaissance.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts St. Jerome, an early Christian scholar, in a contemplative pose amidst his study materials, conveying a sense of realism and humanity.

Technique & Style

Executed in a loose and rapid manner, the drawing features faint lines and shading that create a sense of depth, characteristic of Lippi's skill in capturing nuanced expressions.

Context

The work reflects the Renaissance trend of infusing religious subjects with everyday life details, blending devotional imagery with humanist elements.

Artist & collection

Artist

Filippino Lippi

Filippino Lippi (probably 1457 – 18 April 1504) was an Italian Renaissance painter mostly working in Florence, Italy during the later years of the Early Renaissance and first few years of the High Renaissance.