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Saint Jerome, n.d. Creator: Jusepe de Ribera
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Saint Jerome, n.d. Creator: Jusepe de Ribera
Saint Jerome, n.d
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Saint Jerome, n.d. by Jusepe de Ribera: A Timeless Depiction of Faith and Scholarship This artwork, titled "Saint Jerome," is a masterpiece by the renowned 17th-century Spanish painter Jusepe de Ribera. The image, created using black chalk, brown, brush and brown wash heightened with lead white discolored over black chalk on tan laid paper, showcases the profound depth and complexity of the subject's character. Saint Jerome, also known as Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus, is depicted as a pensive and introspective figure, seated against a rocky backdrop. He is shown in the traditional attire of a Christian ascetic, clad in a simple tunic and wearing a camel's hair cloak. The saint is engrossed in his studies, with a book and a scroll spread out before him, while a lion, a symbol of his strength and penance, lies peacefully at his feet. The artwork, which is part of the permanent collection at the Art Institute of Chicago, is an excellent example of the Baroque style, characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow, bold contrasts, and intense emotional expression. The intricate details and textures in the artwork, particularly the fur of the lion and the creases in the saint's robes, add to its lifelike and evocative nature. The image of Saint Jerome has been a popular subject in Christian art since the early Middle Ages, and this rendition by Jusepe de Ribera is a testament to the enduring appeal of the saint's story. Jerome, who is considered the patron saint of librarians, students, and scholars, is revered for his dedication to the study of Scripture and his role in the transmission of classical learning to the Western world. This powerful and evocative artwork invites us to contemplate the intersection of faith and scholarship, and the enduring legacy of the great saints and thinkers of the past.
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