Artwork
Wax Modeller Simon as St. Jerome
Wax Modeller Simon as St. Jerome is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Henrich Dittmers. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Henrich Dittmers's 1665 oil painting, Wax Modeller Simon as St. Jerome, portrays a figure embodying the attributes of St. Jerome in a contemplative, Baroque-styled setting.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, identified as Wax Modeller Simon in the guise of St. Jerome, is depicted in deep contemplation, surrounded by symbols of mortality (a skull) and scholarly devotion (a book), underscoring themes of reflection and the pursuit of knowledge.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Dittmers's use of chiaroscuro, with strong, left-sided illumination creating a sense of depth and volume. The dramatic lighting and somber atmosphere are hallmark characteristics of the Baroque style.
History & Provenance
Created in 1665, the work is currently part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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