Artwork
Hl. Hieronymus
Hl. Hieronymus is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Luca Giordano. It dates from 1669 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The work portrays Saint Jerome, a prominent figure in Christian tradition renowned for his scholarly translation of the Bible into Latin, the Vulgate.
The work portrays Saint Jerome, a prominent figure in Christian tradition renowned for his scholarly translation of the Bible into Latin, the Vulgate. His ascetic lifestyle and deep engagement with scripture are central to his symbolic representation. In this painting, Jerome is shown in a contemplative pose, often accompanied by a lion, a traditional attribute that references his legendary companionship with the animal in the desert.
The composition emphasizes his scholarly devotion and spiritual discipline, reflecting broader themes of penitence and intellectual pursuit within Counter-Reformation religious art.
Technique & Style
Hl. Hieronymus is classified as a painting, a medium consistent with Luca Giordano's prolific output of religious works. The work is executed on a support measuring 118 cm in height by 92 cm in width, a vertical format suited to its devotional subject.
While the sources confirm the work's identity, date of 1669, and physical dimensions, they do not specify the particular technique, materials, or stylistic handling employed, nor do they address the condition of the painting.
History & Provenance
Luca Giordano painted Hl. Hieronymus in 1669. The work depicts Saint Jerome and belongs to the religious genre. It is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections and is located at the Alte Pinakothek. The painting measures 118 cm in height and 92 cm in width.
The painting Hl. Hieronymus by Luca Giordano is held within the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. It is currently located at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.
The work was created in 1669, depicting the figure of Jerome in a religious context. No specific inventory or accession number is provided in the available records, nor is there any documented exhibition history for this piece.
Overview
Created in 1669, this religious canvas by the Italian Baroque painter Luca Giordano portrays Saint Jerome in a moment of scholarly devotion. The work is part of the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, where it is displayed among other 17th‑century European paintings.
Context
Luca Giordan o’s oeuvre often combined vigorous movement with refined coloration, reflecting the influence of both Caravaggio’s tenebrism and the Venetian palette. This depiction of Jerome aligns with the Counter‑Reformation’s emphasis on scholarly piety, presenting the saint as a model of diligent study and spiritual contemplation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Luca Giordano was an Italian late-Baroque painter and printmaker in etching. Giordano was one of the most celebrated artists of the Neapolitan Baroque, whose vast output included altarpieces, mythological paintings and…
