Landscape with the Penitent Saint Jerome
1535
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1535
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
You see a tiny figure of Saint Jerome in a vast landscape, beating his chest with a rock. The landscape is the main focus, with mountains, valleys, and villages in the background. The artist used a typical structure for this kind of scene. This painting is similar to works that use glazing, a technique where layers of transparent paint are applied to create depth and color.
