Artwork
Saint Jerome
Saint Jerome is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Marinus van Reymerswaele. It dates from 1528 and is held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The painting was created by Marinus van Reymerswaele in 1528 and is housed in the Alte Pinakothek, part of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
The subject of this work is Jerome, a prominent figure in Christian tradition known for his scholarly pursuits and ascetic life. He is identified by his cardinal red cardinalate hat and the lion that accompanied him, symbolizing both companionship and his role as a translator of the Bible. Jerome is depicted in a contemplative pose, often with a book or writing implement, underscoring his contribution to biblical scholarship.
The painting was created by Marinus van Reymerswaele in 1528 and is housed in the Alte Pinakothek, part of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in oil paint on a wooden panel, measuring 63.1 cm by 78.8 cm. Marinus van Reymerswaele rendered Saint Jerome with a restrained, naturalistic style that emphasizes the saint's ascetic presence through precise modeling of light and texture. The composition is grounded in the religious genre, reflecting the devotional context of early sixteenth-century Northern Europe.
History & Provenance
Saint Jerome is an oil painting by Marinus van Reymerswaele dated 1528. The work was created in that year and entered the holdings of the Bavarian State Painting Collections, where it is housed at the Alte Pinakothek under inventory number WAF 876. It is executed in oil paint on panel and depicts Saint Jerome as its main religious subject.
Overview
Created in 1528 by the Dutch painter Marinus van Reymerswaele, this oil on canvas portrays Saint Jerome in a modest interior. The work forms part of a series of devotional images produced in the artist’s workshop and is now part of the Alte Pinakothek’s collection in Munich.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marinus van Reymerswaele or Marinus van Reymerswale (c. 1490 – c. 1546) was a Dutch Renaissance painter mainly known for his genre scenes and religious compositions. After studying in Leuven and training and working as…
