Artwork
Saint Jerome
Saint Jerome is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Jusepe de Ribera. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Jusepe de Ribera's 'Saint Jerome' is a 1621 painting characteristic of the early Italian Baroque style, marked by dramatic realism.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Jerome, shown as an older man lost in contemplation, with a skull nearby, symbolizing mortality and spiritual reflection.
Technique & Style
Ribera employed chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, to accentuate the saint's rugged features and muscular form, creating a sense of realism.
History & Provenance
Created by a prominent Spanish painter active in Naples, the work is now part of the Alte Pinakothek collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
