Artwork
San Girolamo
San Girolamo is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Paolo Veronese. It is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
San Girolamo is a 16th-century oil on canvas painting, attributed to the Mannerist movement, created by Paolo Veronese around 1590. It is currently part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a figure identified as Saint Jerome, depicted in contemplative attire - a white robe with a red cloak, and a book in hand, symbolizing scholarship and devotion, common attributes of the saint.
Technique & Style
Veronese employs a nuanced use of color and composition to achieve depth, with subtle light and shadow play (chiaroscuro) enhancing the texture and dimensionality of the central figure, characteristic of Venetian Mannerist techniques.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1590 by Paolo Veronese (born Paolo Caliari in 1528), a prominent Venetian painter known for large-scale religious and mythological works, alongside contemporaries Titian and Tintoretto.
Context
This work reflects the dominance of Venetian painting in the 16th century, with Veronese's contribution to the Mannerist style, emphasizing emotional intensity and intricate detail.
Legacy
As part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection, San Girolamo remains a significant example of late 16th-century Venetian Mannerism, contributing to the enduring legacy of Veronese's artistic contributions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paolo Caliari (1528 – 19 April 1588), known as Paolo Veronese ( VERR-ə-NAY-zay, -zee, US also -see; Italian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter based in Venice, known for extremely large history paintings of…
