Saint Jerome
- Artist
- Lucas Cranach the Elder
- Date
- c.1515 ; Germany
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
The painting titled Saint Jerome exemplifies Northern renaissance artistry through its detailed and meticulous execution in oil paints. As a quintessential religious painting, it portrays Saint Jerome in a contemplative moment, with symbolic elements emphasizing his scholarly and ascetic life. The composition is arranged on a Panel, typical of the period, showcasing precise textures and vibrant colors characteristic of Northern renaissance techniques. The painting embodies both spiritual reverence and technical mastery, capturing the era's distinctive style and devotion.
Related artworks
- Sunflowers by David Burliuk
- Nike by David Burliuk
- The Rape of Europa by Valentin Serov
- The Hay Wain by John Constable
- Bull-fighting scene by Edouard Manet
- Brother Pedro Machado by Francisco de Zurbaran
- Lydia at the Tapestry Loom by Mary Cassatt
- Satan Addressing his Potentates by William Blake
- Ship at sea by Ivan Aivazovsky
- The Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine of Alexandria by Correggio