The Penitent St Jerome
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DatesMade: Made 1480s
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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 66,5 x 91,5 cm h x w x d: Ram 95 x 119 x 9 cm
Inventory numberNM 2366
AcqusitionPurchase 1922 Karl Bergsten Fund
Other titlesTitle (sv): Den helige Hieronymus botgöring Title (en): The Penitent St Jerome
DescriptionDescription: Eagerly, Hieronymus tried to do penance for his sins, which, according to Christian understanding, were found in the heart. That is why he is hitting his chest with a stone. He lived as a hermit around 400 CE in the Syrian desert, in the company of a lion, which he tamed by removing a thorn from its paw. Hieronymus is best known for his Latin translation of the Bible. The saints Anthony the Great and Augustine can be seen in the background.
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Motif categoryReligion/Mythology
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TechniquePainting
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