St. Jerome Pulling a Thorn from a Lion's Paw

Benozzo Gozzoli's "St. Jerome Pulling a Thorn from a Lion's Paw" exemplifies his mastery as an Early renaissance painter. The fresco depicts the saint, renowned for his devout religious life, engaged in an act of compassion with the lion, symbolizing humility and kindness. Gozzoli's attention to vivid detail and naturalistic landscape reflects the Renaissance interest in realism. As a religious painting, the scene captures a biblical or saintly narrative with clarity and spiritual depth, showcasing Gozzoli’s influence from both Florentine talent and the broader International Gothic style.