Saint Jerome
1512
oil
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
1512
oil
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
This painting depicts a man in a red robe and hat, holding a book in his left hand and a staff in his right. The man is shown from the waist up, with his head tilted slightly to the right. He has a long white beard and is wearing a red cloak draped over his shoulders. The background of the painting is dark, with a subtle landscape visible behind the man. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the man lost in thought as he reads from his book. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the man's face and hands. Look up the artist, Quinten Metsys.
