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São Jerónimo

Unknown

1550

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Mannerism Renaissance Religious Jerome

Dominant colour

São Jerónimo is a 1550 unspecified by Unknown, a Mannerism work, depicting Jerome, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1550 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting shows a man kneeling on a rocky path, with a dog beside him. The man is barefoot and dressed in a brown tunic and blue robe, holding a small object in his right hand. A skull sits on a round, white table to his left, accompanied by a tall, ornate gold object. In the background, a serene landscape unfolds with rolling hills, trees, and a distant village. A closer look reveals the man's introspective expression, his gaze directed downward. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the scene. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the use of chiaroscuro in their work.