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Saint Jerome in his Study

Image credit: The National Gallery, London

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Saint Jerome, who translated the Bible into Latin from Greek and Hebrew, is reading in his study, surrounded by books, an inkwell, an unlit candle and Crucifix. A lion, his traditional companion, lies on the ground near his creased slippers. The partridge may be associated with both truth and deceit. Jerome’s pink robe, blue hood and hat are unusual; he is normally shown wearing the red robes of a cardinal.

The elaborate brass lectern is ornamented with a lion’s paw and has a long pointed spike to which a candle could be attached for reading after dark. In the open cupboards are a wicker flagon, a jar, and more of Saint Jerome’s books. All the objects in the room are meticulously painted. The Venetian artist Catena may have trained with Giovanni Bellini, and it is easy to see the influence of Bellini’s clear, crisp style in this picture.

The National Gallery, London

London

Title

Saint Jerome in his Study

Date

probably about 1510

Medium

Oil on canvas

Measurements

H 75.9 x W 98.4 cm

Accession number

NG694

Acquisition method

Bought, 1862

Work type

Painting

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