Who painted Saint Gregory the Great and Saint Jerome?

Saint Gregory the Great and Saint Jerome was painted by Pedro Berruguete in 1498.

Where can I see Saint Gregory the Great and Saint Jerome?

Saint Gregory the Great and Saint Jerome is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Saint Gregory the Great and Saint Jerome?

Saint Gregory the Great and Saint Jerome is associated with Early Renaissance.

Artwork

Saint Gregory the Great and Saint Jerome

Pedro Berruguete , 1498

Saint Gregory the Great and Saint Jerome is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Pedro Berruguete. It dates from 1498 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Saint Gregory the Great and Saint Jerome' is an oil on panel work created by Pedro Berruguete in 1498. It is a representative example of the Hispano-Flemish style and is held in the Museo del Prado.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts two significant religious figures: Saint Gregory the Great, identifiable by his gold robe and crown, and Saint Jerome, dressed in red. They are shown engaged with books, suggesting their scholarly contributions to religious literature.

Technique & Style

Berruguete's style in this painting reflects the Hispano-Flemish influence, characterized by detailed rendering and a formal composition. The figures are set against a green and yellow background, separated by a column, emphasizing their individuality while presenting them together.

History & Provenance

Created in 1498, 'Saint Gregory the Great and Saint Jerome' is considered an early Renaissance work. Pedro Berruguete, its creator, is noted for his role in Castilian retablos and is sometimes regarded as Spain's first Renaissance painter.

Artist & collection

Artist

Pedro Berruguete

Pedro Berruguete (c. 1450 – 1504) was a Spanish painter who adopted Flemish techniques and conventions and so is part of the Hispano-Flemish style. Berruguete most famously created paintings of the first few years of…