St. Jerome
1635
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1635
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
St. Jerome is a 1635 by François de Poilly, a Baroque work, depicting John the Evangelist, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a man sitting at a desk, intently writing with a quill pen. He is dressed in a flowing robe and has a lion by his side. The man's focus is evident as he works, surrounded by the tools of his trade. In the background, a skull and crossbones are visible, adding a sense of mortality to the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, with the man lost in thought as he writes. This image is reminiscent of the works of artists who used chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.
A print on paper depicts Saint Jerome seated within a cave, rendered after a composition by Guido Reni, and includes the inscription "F. POILLY EX. CUM PRIVIL. REGIS."
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François de Poilly made intricate religious prints and engravings in 17th-century France.
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