Saint Jerome in his Study
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Saint Jerome in his Study
Vincenzo Catena
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FACTS ABOUT THE PAINTING
Artist:Vincenzo Catena
Artist dates: active 1506 - 1531
Full title: Saint Jerome in his Study
Date:made probably about 1510
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 75.9 x 98.4 cm
Artist:Vincenzo Catena
Artist dates: active 1506 - 1531
Full title: Saint Jerome in his Study
Date:made probably about 1510
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 75.9 x 98.4 cm
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Who was Saint Jerome?
The saint was well known as a Latin Christian priest, confessor, theologian and historian, who also became a Doctor of the Church.
The Saint abandoned Rome and left for the desert to pray and meditate alongside his Lion.
Reference:
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/research/exhibition-catalogues/...
The saint was well known as a Latin Christian priest, confessor, theologian and historian, who also became a Doctor of the Church.
The Saint abandoned Rome and left for the desert to pray and meditate alongside his Lion.
Reference:
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/research/exhibition-catalogues/...
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The Saint was known for translating the original Greek Hebrew Bible to Latin. He works on it in his study.
Near him sits his lion sleeping, the lion accompanies him as a trusty friend after Saint Jerome pulled out a thorn from its paw.
The lion sleeps peacefully next to a bird which shows it isnt aggressive and has been trained.
Near him sits his lion sleeping, the lion accompanies him as a trusty friend after Saint Jerome pulled out a thorn from its paw.
The lion sleeps peacefully next to a bird which shows it isnt aggressive and has been trained.
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MY OWN INTERPRETATIONS:
The Christ- symbolises his religion and his faith. Maybe this is kept as a reminder to be good.
Venice (in the background) - maybe he misses it thats why its in the background. also shows what he ran away from.
Animals - Shows trust between everyone in the picture, could also show how if you anger or wake the tiger it could be violent. maybe reflects Saint Jerome himself. possible action?
Open cupboard - Recently used books, studying for something? shows he is educated.
Hat - could be a womens hat? a past lover who could have left or passed away. Maybe the saint misses her.
Saint Jerome-
The Christ- symbolises his religion and his faith. Maybe this is kept as a reminder to be good.
Venice (in the background) - maybe he misses it thats why its in the background. also shows what he ran away from.
Animals - Shows trust between everyone in the picture, could also show how if you anger or wake the tiger it could be violent. maybe reflects Saint Jerome himself. possible action?
Open cupboard - Recently used books, studying for something? shows he is educated.
Hat - could be a womens hat? a past lover who could have left or passed away. Maybe the saint misses her.
Saint Jerome-
