The Penitent St Jerome
Artist/Maker
DatesMade: Made c. 1630
Material / Technique
Dimensionsh x w: Måleri 152 x 109 cm h x w x d: Ram 173 x 126 x 8 cm
Inventory numberNM 2026
AcqusitionGift 1917 Nationalmusei Vänner with contribution by Knut Agathon Wallenberg and A N Versteegh
Other titlesTitle (sv): Den helige Hieronymus botgöring Title (en): The Penitent St Jerome Title (fr): Saint Jérome pénitent
DescriptionDescription: Saints are often depicted with objects that refer to their lives and enable them to be identified. The open book reminds us that Jerome, a Father of the Church, made the first Latin translation of the Bible. The knotted rope and cross symbolise his time of penance in the desert. The cardinal’s hat reflects his high position in the Church, although it is somewhat strange as in the 4th century, when Jerome was alive, cardinals had yet to be appointed.
Motif categoryReligion/Mythology
Collection
TechniquePainting
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