1590
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
San Girolamo is a 1590 oil by Paolo Veronese, a Mannerism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting depicts a man standing in an arched doorway, dressed in a white robe with a red cloak draped over his left shoulder. He holds a book in his left hand, while his right hand rests on top of it. The man's attire is complemented by a white shirt with a ruffled collar and cuffs, adding a touch of elegance to his overall appearance. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. The subtle play of light and shadow adds texture and nuance to the painting, inviting the viewer to explore the scene further. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, explore the works of Paolo Veronese.
Paolo Caliari (1528 – 19 April 1588), known as Paolo Veronese ( VERR-ə-NAY-zay, -zee, US also -see; Italian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter based in Venice, known for extremely large history paintings of…
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