St. Jerome as Cardinal

St. Jerome as Cardinal by El Greco
Artist
El Greco
Date
c.1595 ; Spain
Style
Mannerism
Genre
Religious painting
Location
National Gallery
'St. Jerome as Cardinal' is an illustrious example of religious painting from the late Renaissance period. It was crafted by Doménikos Theotokópoulos, famously known as El Greco, a Cretan-born Greek painter. Celebrated for his work in the Mannerism style, this remarkable piece of art vividly portrays St. Jerome in his cardinal's attire, underscoring the saint's scholarly pursuits. Using oil as his medium, El Greco created this masterpiece on canvas, a common practice among artists during that epoch. 'St. Jerome as Cardinal' stands as a testament to El Greco's profound devotion to his faith and extraordinary artistic skill.

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