Artwork
Saint Jerome in the Wilderness
Saint Jerome in the Wilderness is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Paolo Veronese. It is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
Saint Jerome in the Wilderness is a 1593 oil painting by Paolo Veronese, a prominent Venetian artist of the Italian Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Jerome, a penitent hermit, in a desert landscape, lost in contemplation or prayer. A lion lies beside him, conveying a sense of tranquility, while a skull and book on a nearby table symbolize his ascetic devotion.
Technique & Style
Veronese's skillful use of color is evident in the work, characteristic of his large-scale narrative paintings and the Mannerist style.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Paolo Caliari (1528 – 19 April 1588), known as Paolo Veronese ( VERR-ə-NAY-zay, -zee, US also -see; Italian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter based in Venice, known for extremely large history paintings of…
