Artwork
Saint Jerome Penitent
Saint Jerome Penitent is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master from La Seu d'Urgell. It dates from 1498 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
Overview
Saint Jerome Penitent is a 1498 painting by the Master from La Seu d'Urgell, held at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Jerome in a moment of penance, a common theme in medieval art, reflecting his piety and scholarship. Jerome is shown kneeling in a rocky landscape, holding a rock and gazing upwards, symbolizing his devotion.
Technique & Style
The scene is set in a detailed landscape with a cross, books, and a dog, rendered in a style characteristic of the artist. Jerome wears a loincloth and hat, and the composition includes a river and trees, creating a serene atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
This painter worked in the 1490s on the doors of the organ in La Seu d’Urgell cathedral.
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