La vision de saint Jérôme
1691
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
1691
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
La vision de saint Jérôme is a 1691 oil by Louis Cretey, a French Classical Baroque work, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
The painting depicts a man in a red robe lying on the ground, with an open book beside him. He appears to be in distress, with his mouth open and his body contorted. Above him, three cherubs are visible, one of whom is holding a trumpet. The background of the painting is dark, with clouds and a hint of light peeking through. In the foreground, the man's red robe stands out against the darker tones of the painting. The cherubs above him add a sense of movement and energy to the scene. The overall mood of the painting is one of turmoil and upheaval. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Louis Cretey, who was known for his use of chiaroscuro and dramatic lighting.
Louis Cretey, formerly known as Pierre-Louis Cretey (c.1635 – after 1702), was a French baroque painter and one of the leading masters in the Lyonnaise school.
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