1726
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Last Communion of St. Jerome is a 1726 by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a poignant scene of a saint receiving his last communion. The saint, likely St. Jerome, is shown kneeling on the ground, his head tilted back in devotion as he receives the sacrament from a priest. The priest is standing over him, holding a chalice and a host, while another figure looks on from the side. The scene is set against a dramatic backdrop of clouds and sky, with a sense of movement and energy emanating from the brushstrokes. The use of light and shadow adds depth and emotion to the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of drama and tension, highlighting the importance of the moment. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, also known as Giambattista Tiepolo, was an Italian painter and printmaker from the Republic of Venice who painted in the Rococo style, considered an important member of the 18th-century Venetian school.
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