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The Vision of St Jerome, 1626. Creator: Claude Vignon
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The Vision of St Jerome, 1626. Creator: Claude Vignon
The Vision of St Jerome, 1626
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Apparition Claude Vignon Claude Vignon I Claude Vignon The Elder Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus Jerome Saint Jerome St Lion Mortality Religious Art Saint Hieronymus Saint Jerome Skull St Hieronymus St Jerome Trumpet Vignon Claude Vision National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Santo Stockholm National Museum
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The Vision of St. Jerome," painted by Claude Vignon in 1626, is a captivating Baroque masterpiece housed at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden. This oil on canvas painting depicts the renowned Christian saint, St. Jerome, in a contemplative moment as he sits among ruins, pen in hand, engrossed in scripture. The saint, dressed in the robes of a cardinal, is surrounded by a desolate landscape, symbolizing the transience of worldly pleasures and the inevitability of mortality. Suddenly interrupted by his divine calling, St. Jerome is startled by the appearance of an angel, who blows a trumpet and holds a skull aloft. The angel serves as a reminder of the saint's own mortality and the importance of dedicating oneself to the pursuit of knowledge and spiritual growth. The presence of the lion, traditionally associated with St. Jerome, adds a layer of symbolism, representing both the saint's strength and his taming of the wild beasts of worldly desires. Claude Vignon, a prominent French painter of the 17th century, masterfully employs rich colors and dramatic lighting to bring this powerful scene to life. The intricate details of the figures and their surroundings, as well as the sense of depth created by the use of perspective, further enhance the painting's impact. This painting is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art, particularly those with a focus on religious art or the Baroque era. The Vision of St. Jerome is not only a beautiful work of art but also a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the role of faith in the face of mortality.
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