Escuela Barroca Italiana (XVII) - San Geronimo
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Oil on canvas by Escuela Barroca Italiana (XVII) titled San Jerónimo, a Baroque 17th‑century work from Italy depicting Saint Jerome as hermit and biblical scholar, unsigned, in acceptable condition, measuring 60.2 by 69.5 cm.
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Title: Saint Jerome
School: Italian Baroque (XVII)
Style: Baroque
Technique: Oil on canvas
Magnificent depiction of Saint Jerome, one of the Fathers of the Church, depicted as a hermit and scholar of the Sacred Scriptures. The composition shows the saint in a moment of deep reflection while holding an open book and directing his gaze to the texts he studies. His anatomy, characterized by pronounced naturalism, appears partially exposed and modeled through intense chiaroscuro that emphasizes the drama of the scene, a feature typical of Italian Baroque painting of the 17th century.
On the table are arranged various elements belonging to his traditional iconography: a book, scrolls and a skull, symbolizing the transience of life and contemplation of death, reinforcing the ascetic and contemplative character of the composition. The dark background concentrates all attention on the figure of the saint, while the directed lighting highlights the face, hands, and torso with a marked tenebrist influence.
The work presents careful brushwork and excellent volumetric construction, especially highlighting the treatment of the skin, the beard, and the folds of the mantle, elements that provide great expressive force and psychological depth to the character.
It has undergone restorations.
Observations:
The work may incur damage during transport even with proper packaging. In such a case, we will need photographs of the damages to proceed with compensation. Customer satisfaction is always our priority.
Exceptionally, shipping costs may be affected by an extra charge for reasons such as being outside a continental territory, excess dimensions or weight of the item. PremiArt will not be responsible for this surcharge in any case.
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Because of the high volume of shipments, it is possible that the order may be delayed more than three days, for which we apologize and thank you for your patience. If you have any questions about your order please contact us via internal messaging.
Measurements: 60.2 × 69.5 cm.
Title: Saint Jerome
School: Italian Baroque (XVII)
Style: Baroque
Technique: Oil on canvas
Magnificent depiction of Saint Jerome, one of the Fathers of the Church, depicted as a hermit and scholar of the Sacred Scriptures. The composition shows the saint in a moment of deep reflection while holding an open book and directing his gaze to the texts he studies. His anatomy, characterized by pronounced naturalism, appears partially exposed and modeled through intense chiaroscuro that emphasizes the drama of the scene, a feature typical of Italian Baroque painting of the 17th century.
On the table are arranged various elements belonging to his traditional iconography: a book, scrolls and a skull, symbolizing the transience of life and contemplation of death, reinforcing the ascetic and contemplative character of the composition. The dark background concentrates all attention on the figure of the saint, while the directed lighting highlights the face, hands, and torso with a marked tenebrist influence.
The work presents careful brushwork and excellent volumetric construction, especially highlighting the treatment of the skin, the beard, and the folds of the mantle, elements that provide great expressive force and psychological depth to the character.
It has undergone restorations.
Observations:
The work may incur damage during transport even with proper packaging. In such a case, we will need photographs of the damages to proceed with compensation. Customer satisfaction is always our priority.
Exceptionally, shipping costs may be affected by an extra charge for reasons such as being outside a continental territory, excess dimensions or weight of the item. PremiArt will not be responsible for this surcharge in any case.
Due to problems at the border with Switzerland we are obliged to inform that shipments with more than 1 meter in length or height to that destination will not be carried out.
Because of the high volume of shipments, it is possible that the order may be delayed more than three days, for which we apologize and thank you for your patience. If you have any questions about your order please contact us via internal messaging.
Measurements: 60.2 × 69.5 cm.
Details
Artist
Escuela Barroca Italiana (XVII)
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
San Geronimo
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Fair condition
Height
60.2 cm
Width
69.5 cm
Depiction/theme
Religion
Style
Baroque
Period
17th century
