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Penitent st Jerome, 1450-70 (tempera and gold leaf on panel)
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Penitent st Jerome, 1450-70 (tempera and gold leaf on panel)
8620027 Penitent st Jerome, 1450-70 (tempera and gold leaf on panel) by Diamante, Fra (c.1430-90); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta), Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Penitent st Jerome, 1450-70, Fra Diamante, tempera and gold leaf on panel, national gallery, monumental complex of Pilotta, Parma, Italy); Photo © Stefano Baldini
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© Photo © Stefano Baldini / Bridgeman Images
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**Penitent St Jerome: A Masterpiece of Devotion and Suffering**
In this exquisite tempera and gold leaf on panel painting, circa 1450-1470, Fra Diamante masterfully captures the essence of Christian penance in "Penitent St Jerome". The saint's rugged features are illuminated by a warm golden light, as if to symbolize his inner turmoil. His eyes cast downward, beseeching divine forgiveness for his transgressions.
The artist's use of rich colors and textures creates an intimate atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the cave-like setting where St Jerome is said to have retreated in search of spiritual enlightenment. The saint's wild hair and beard are a testament to his ascetic lifestyle, as he endures physical punishment as a means of atoning for his sins.
This magnificent work of art (8620027) is part of the Galleria Nazionale's collection within the Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta in Parma, Italy. It stands as a powerful reminder of the human quest for redemption and spiritual growth, inviting us to reflect on our own path towards self-improvement.
**Photo Credit:** Stefano Baldini
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