The penitent saint Jerome
1524
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From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
1524
unspecified
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
This painting depicts a man with a long white beard, wearing a red robe over a gray tunic. He is kneeling on the ground, holding a rock in his right hand. The background shows a landscape with mountains, a body of water, and a building. The man's attire and the presence of a skull and a lion suggest that he might be a religious figure. The painting's style and the use of color create a sense of depth and atmosphere. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro.
