The Penitent St Jerome in the Wilderness
Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano
1498
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano
1498
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
In the painting, a man kneels on a rocky outcropping, his gaze upwards. He wears a blue cloth around his waist, and his right hand grasps a long staff adorned with a cross at the top. The man's left hand holds a small object, possibly a stone. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and mountains, with a few trees and a distant body of water visible. A small cave is situated to the left of the man, while a few animals roam in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of contemplation and devotion. To learn more about the artist who created this work, explore Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano.
