Artwork
St Jerome Penitent.
St Jerome Penitent. is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Lucas van Leyden. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
St Jerome Penitent is a painting created by Lucas van Leyden around 1520. It is an oil painting held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts St Jerome, shown with a long beard and hair, wearing a loincloth. He holds a rock and gazes up at a crucifix on a tree trunk, lost in contemplation or prayer. The scene conveys a sense of introspection and spirituality.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style. The contrast between light and dark highlights the figure of St Jerome and adds to the overall atmosphere of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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