Saint Jerome
- Artist
- Bartolomeo Passerotti
- Date
- c.1560 - c.1570
- Style
- Mannerism
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- National Gallery of Ireland
The painting titled Saint Jerome, housed in the Galleria Spada in Rome, exemplifies Mannerism (late renaissance) style with its elongated figures and sophisticated composition. Created on a canvas using oil paints, it portrays the revered Christian scholar amidst a contemplative scene. As a religious painting, it emphasizes spiritual reflection and biblical themes, characteristic of its era. The artwork’s intricate details and dynamic composition exemplify the technical mastery typical of Mannerist artists, making it a captivating example of renaissance religious art.
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