Saint Jerome
1650
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1650
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting shows a man sitting on the ground, surrounded by trees. He's holding a book in his hands and appears to be reading. The man has grey hair and a beard, and he's wearing a red robe that's draped over his left shoulder. The man is sitting in a natural setting, with trees and what looks like a body of water in the background. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you might want to look up the artist, Pier Francesco Mola.