Artwork
St Jerome in his study
St Jerome in his study is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Marinus van Reymerswaele. It dates from 1540 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Subject & Meaning
The work is classified as religious art and centers on Jerome as its main subject, a common focus in Northern European painting of the period.
The painting depicts Saint Jerome, the early Christian scholar and translator of the Bible, shown in his study. The work is classified as religious art and centers on Jerome as its main subject, a common focus in Northern European painting of the period. Marinus van Reymerswaele's treatment of the saint in a scholarly interior reflects the traditional iconography associated with Jerome, presenting him as a learned figure absorbed in study and contemplation.
The Rijksmuseum holds this 1540 panel as part of its collection, situating the work within a broader tradition of devotional images intended to inspire reflection on Jerome's role as a church father and translator of sacred texts.
Technique & Style
Created in 1540, this religious painting by Marinus van Reymerswaele depicts Saint Jerome. The work is executed in oil paint on a wooden panel support. The composition measures 80.5 cm in height and 109 cm in width.
As a piece of religious art, it focuses on the figure of Jerome within his study environment, utilizing the oil medium to render the scene on the rigid panel surface typical of the period.
History & Provenance
St Jerome in his study is dated to 1540, as indicated by the artwork’s inception year. It is an oil painting on panel, measuring 80.5 cm in height and 109 cm in width. The painting has been part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection, where it is currently housed. No earlier ownership records, commission details, or further provenance information are provided in the available sources.
Overview
Created in 1540 by Dutch painter Marinus van Reymerswaele, this oil on canvas presents a contemplative Saint Jerome within a modest study. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and exemplifies the artist’s recurring interest in religious subjects rendered for a Northern Renaissance audience.
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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…
