St Jerome
1850
oil
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
This painting depicts an older man with long, curly hair and a beard. He is wearing a red robe and holding a book in his left hand. The man's face is wrinkled, and his eyes are cast downward, as if he is reading or deep in thought. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and hands.
