Painting depicting Saint Jerome

Beautiful oil painting depicting Saint Jerome, captured in a moment of meditation and writing. The saint is depicted semi-naked, wrapped in the typical red mantle, while with one hand he holds a large open volume and with the other he holds a quill, in a gesture that emphasizes his activity as a translator and Doctor of the Church. The composition is enriched by numerous iconographic symbols: the skull, an emblem of vanitas and meditation on the transience of life; the lion, his traditional attribute, depicted here in the foreground with a vigilant expression; the golden trumpet that conveys a beam of light from above onto the saint, an allusion to divine calling and revelation. 17th century, Italian school For more information or if interested, do not hesitate to contact us at +393282150796.