1650
unspecified
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
Sf. Ieronim is a 1650 unspecified by Enrico Fiammingo, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.
This painting shows a shirtless man with a long white beard and wild hair. He’s sitting, holding a stone object in one hand and a cloth in the other. His skin is painted in warm tones, while the background is dark. The red fabric draped over his lap stands out against his golden chest. The way light hits his body creates strong shadows, making his muscles look real. This trick is called *chiaroscuro*—it’s all about deep contrasts between light and dark. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use shadows to add drama.
Hendrick de Somer (1602–c.1655) was a Flemish painter who spent most of his life and career in Italy. He was mainly active in Naples.
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