Artwork
Hl. Hieronymus mit dem Posaunenengel
Hl. Hieronymus mit dem Posaunenengel is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Johann Ulrich Loth. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
In this work by Johann Ulrich Loth, the saint is accompanied by a trumpet-playing angel, an iconographic element that suggests a divine or apocalyptic message.
The painting depicts Saint Jerome, a religious figure central to Christian tradition. In this work by Johann Ulrich Loth, the saint is accompanied by a trumpet-playing angel, an iconographic element that suggests a divine or apocalyptic message. The inclusion of the angel with a trumpet often symbolizes the Last Judgment or the proclamation of the Word, framing the saint within a context of spiritual revelation and eschatological expectation.
Technique & Style
The work is an oil painting on canvas, executed by Johann Ulrich Loth in 1630. It measures 125 cm in height by 171 cm in width and is housed in the Alte Pinakothek, part of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. The composition portrays Saint Jerome with a trumpet angel, reflecting a religious theme characteristic of the period. The painting's formal qualities include naturalistic figure rendering and chiaroscuro modeling typical of early Baroque religious art.
The support is canvas, and the handling appears conventional for a work of its era, though specific conservation details are not documented in the sources.
History & Provenance
The painting Hl. Hieronymus mit dem Posaunenengel was created in 1630 by the artist Johann Ulrich Loth. Classified as a religious work, it depicts the figure of Jerome.
The piece currently resides within the Bavarian State Painting Collections and is housed at the Alte Pinakothek. No further details regarding its specific commission, intermediate ownership history, or provenance chain prior to its current museum location are provided in the available records.
Overview
Johann Ulrich Loth’s 1630 oil painting presents a contemplative scene centered on Saint Jerome. The work resides in Munich’s Alte Pinakothek and belongs to the religious genre common in early‑Baroque German art. Its composition combines a scholarly figure with allegorical angels, set within a dimly lit interior that emphasizes the solemn mood of the subject.
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