1621
oil
copper
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
The Vision of St Jerome is a 1621 oil by Domenichino, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
In the painting, a man with a long white beard and wearing a red robe is depicted on his knees, holding a cross in his right hand. He is surrounded by two angels, one of whom is pointing to the cross. The scene is set against a dark background, with a lion's head visible at the bottom left corner. The man's facial expression conveys a sense of devotion and reverence, while the angels appear to be guiding him towards the cross. The use of dark colors in the background creates a sense of depth and contrast, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, highlighting the emotions and actions of the figures. To learn more about this artistic technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
Domenico Zampieri (US: , Italian: ; October 21, 1581 – April 6, 1641), known by the diminutive Domenichino (US: , Italian: ) after his shortness, was an Italian Baroque painter of the Bolognese School of painters.
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