Artwork
Saint Jerome
Saint Jerome is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Elder. It dates from 1549 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
This 1549 oil painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder is titled 'Saint Jerome'. It is held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Jerome, an old man with a long white beard, sitting outside with a book open on his lap. A lion sits beside him, and a cross is visible in the background. Jerome's serious expression and the open book suggest contemplation.
Technique & Style
The scene is set amidst trees and a distant landscape, creating a serene atmosphere. The subject is shirtless, wearing a striped cloth around his waist, and the overall composition is characterized by a sense of quiet reflection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
