Artwork
Woodland landscape with St Jerome
Woodland landscape with St Jerome is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jan Brueghel, the elder. It dates from 1599 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Jerome situated within a woodland landscape, a setting that merges religious narrative with detailed natural observation.
The painting depicts Saint Jerome situated within a woodland landscape, a setting that merges religious narrative with detailed natural observation. As a work of religious art, the composition centers on the saint, whose presence anchors the scene despite the surrounding environment. The collaboration between Hans Rottenhammer and Jan Brueghel the Elder in 1597 resulted in an image where the spiritual figure is integrated into a lush, forested backdrop.
This juxtaposition highlights the tradition of placing biblical subjects within expansive, realistic nature scenes, emphasizing the saint's withdrawal from the world into a contemplative, natural setting.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in oil paint on a copper panel. It measures 26.2 cm in height and 35.4 cm in width and dates to 1597. The work depicts St Jerome within a woodland landscape, combining landscape and religious genres.
It resulted from a collaboration between Jan Brueghel the Elder and Hans Rottenhammer, with the former likely responsible for the natural setting and the latter for the figural elements. The painting is housed in the Alte Pinakothek, part of the Bavarian State Painting Collections, and is classified as a painting.
History & Provenance
The painting was created in 1597, as recorded by internal documentation and Wikidata.
It entered the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections and is currently held at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. The work is catalogued as part of the holdings of this institution, where it remains located.
The painting is held in the Alte Pinakothek, Munich, as part of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
It is inventoried as accession WAF 1237 in the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings.
Its exhibition history includes display at the Alte Pinakothek as part of the museum’s permanent collection of Netherlandish paintings.
Overview
Woodland landscape with St Jerome, created in 1599 by Jan Brueghel the Elder, is a characteristic example of Flemish Baroque painting, showcasing the artist's skill in blending detailed naturalism with religious themes.
Context
This painting reflects Brueghel's contribution to the Flemish Baroque movement, notable for its detailed landscapes and the integration of religious figures into natural settings.
Legacy
While specific legacy details of this work are not highlighted, it contributes to Brueghel's reputation as a master of naturalistic and detailed scenes, influencing subsequent landscape and Baroque artists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Brueghel the Elder ( BROY-gəl, US also BROO-gəl; Dutch:; 1568 – 13 January 1625) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman.
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