Artwork
Landscape with the Penitent Saint Jerome
Landscape with the Penitent Saint Jerome is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with the Penitent Saint Jerome is an oil painting depicting a serene landscape with a religious figure.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features Saint Jerome, often associated with solitude and the natural world, in a state of penance. He is accompanied by another figure and set against a backdrop of a town, river, and mountains, evoking a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
The artist employed soft light to create a peaceful atmosphere, characteristic of the work's serene and contemplative mood.
Artist & collection
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