Artwork
St. Jerome as a Cardinal
St. Jerome as a Cardinal is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Peter Paul Rubens. It dates from 1625 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. St.
About this work
Overview
St. Jerome as a Cardinal is a 1625 oil painting by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish artist. It is a representation of Saint Jerome, a frequent subject in Rubens's work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Jerome as a cardinal, wearing a red robe and hat against a dark background. The image reflects the Counter-Reformation's emphasis on expressive and dramatic religious imagery.
Technique & Style
Rubens used thick brushstrokes and vivid coloration to create a sense of depth and drama. The red fabric is particularly textured, achieved through the application of thick paint, a technique that adds to the overall Baroque style of the work.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection and is characteristic of the Flemish Baroque movement.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
Study of the Head of an Old Man
Old man in a skullcap
Portrait of a Bearded Man
Portrait of a man
Portrait of a Bearded Old Man
'Tronie' of an Old Man
Study Head of an Old Man
The Head of an Old Man
Man in plumed beret
Bearded Man with a Beret
Portrait of a bearded old man with hat
Brustbild eines alten Mannes