Artwork
Der hl. Hieronymus
Der hl. Hieronymus is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1610 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. The painting 'Der hl.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Der hl. Hieronymus' shows a man seated at a cluttered desk, absorbed in his work. He is surrounded by objects that suggest a scholarly or devotional activity.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is likely Saint Jerome, given the traditional attributes: a skull, a book, and a quill pen. The winged figure behind him may be an angel. Jerome's intense focus on the book conveys a sense of devotion or study.
Technique & Style
The artist has captured a sense of quiet contemplation through the use of subdued tones and careful composition. The figure's shirtless torso and draped robe suggest a classical influence, while the attention to detail in the objects on the desk indicates a high level of realism.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
