Antique Oil on Panel, Saint Jerome in Ecstasy, Italian School, 16th–17th Century

  

The Saint’s Meditation

An elderly man in contemplation, in the tradition of Italian religious painting.

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A saint in contemplation, possibly Saint Jerome, wrapped in red drapery.
Painting dimensions: 42.5 × 31.5 cm.

Frame dimensions: 48 × 37 cm.

The wooden panel has a significant split dividing it into two sections.

The Saint and Meditation

The bearded elderly man dressed in red recalls the iconography of Saint Jerome, translator of the Latin Bible, often depicted as a hermit, scholar, or penitent. The red mantle reflects his traditional portrayal as a cardinal in Christian art, although he never historically held that office.

The identification is not definitive, but it places the subject within the devotional painting tradition of the late Renaissance and the seventeenth century.

A Tradition Between Renaissance and Baroque

The figure of the meditating saint was developed in Italian workshops, whose works demonstrate the importance given to spiritual expression and drapery. This iconography also spread to Flanders and Northern Europe. The source also refers to a Dutch painter active in Naples, without providing a name. These comparisons concern the subject and its tradition, not the attribution of the panel.

An Old Master Painting on Wood

Wooden panels were widely used in early European painting. The significant split is an essential material feature of this work and its history. The painting remains of interest as a small-format depiction of a traditional religious subject.

Italy · Religious Painting · Saint Jerome · Late Renaissance · Baroque · Oil on Wood.

The Saint’s Meditation

An Elderly Saint in Contemplation — In the Tradition of Italian Religious Painting.

An elderly saint in contemplation, possibly Saint Jerome, wearing red drapery.
Painting dimensions: 42.5 × 31.5 cm.

Frame dimensions: 48 × 37 cm.

The wooden panel has a substantial split dividing it into two sections.

The Saint and Meditation

The bearded elderly figure dressed in red recalls Saint Jerome, translator of the Latin Bible, traditionally depicted as a hermit, scholar, or penitent. His red garment reflects his conventional portrayal as a cardinal in Christian art, although he never historically held that office. The identification remains provisional, but places the subject within late Renaissance and seventeenth-century devotional painting.

From Renaissance to Baroque

Meditating saints were prominent in Italian painting, in compositions that explored spiritual expression and drapery. This imagery also spread throughout Northern Europe. An unnamed Dutch painter active in Naples provides an additional historical comparison. These references concern the subject rather than the attribution.

An Early Wooden-Panel Painting

Wooden panels were widely used in early European painting. The substantial split is an important material feature of this particular work. Its interest lies in its traditional religious subject and intimate format.

Italy · Religious Painting · Saint Jerome · Late Renaissance · Baroque · Oil on Wood.

The Saint’s Meditation

An Elderly Saint in Contemplation — In the Tradition of Italian Religious Painting.

An elderly saint in contemplation, possibly Saint Jerome, wearing a red garment.

Painting dimensions: 42.5 × 31.5 cm.

Frame dimensions: 48 × 37 cm.

The wooden panel has a significant split dividing it into two sections.

The Saint and Meditation

The bearded elderly man in a red garment recalls Saint Jerome, translator of the Latin Bible. He was depicted as a hermit, scholar, or penitent. The red refers to his traditional portrayal as a cardinal in art, although he never historically held that office.

The identification remains provisional, but places the subject within the devotional painting tradition of the late Renaissance and the seventeenth century.

From Renaissance to Baroque

Meditating saints were important artistic subjects, with works emphasizing religious expression and the depiction of drapery. The theme also spread to Northern Europe. An unnamed Dutch painter active in Naples provides another historical comparison. These references do not constitute an attribution.

An Old Painting on Wood

Wooden panels were widely used in early European painting. The significant split is an essential material feature of this painting. Its interest lies in its traditional religious subject and small format.

Italy · Religious Painting · Saint Jerome · Late Renaissance · Baroque · Oil on Wood.

The Saint’s Meditation

An Elderly Figure in Contemplation — In the Tradition of Italian Religious Painting.

An elderly saint in meditation, possibly Saint Jerome, wrapped in red drapery.
Painting dimensions: 42.5 × 31.5 cm.
Frame dimensions: 48 × 37 cm.

The panel has a significant split dividing it into two sections.

The Saint and Meditation

The bearded elderly man dressed in red recalls Saint Jerome, translator of the Latin Bible, traditionally depicted as a hermit, scholar, or penitent. The red alludes to his portrayal as a cardinal in Christian iconography, although he never historically held that office. The identification remains tentative, but the subject belongs to the devotional tradition of the late Renaissance and the seventeenth century.

From Renaissance to Baroque

The meditating saint was an important theme for artists concerned with spiritual expression and drapery. This iconography also spread to Northern Europe. An unnamed Dutch painter active in Naples provides an additional historical reference. These comparisons concern the subject, not the attribution.

An Old Painting on Panel

Wood was widely used in early European painting. The significant split is an essential material feature of the work. The painting remains of interest for its traditional religious subject and intimate format.

Italy · Saint Jerome · Religious Painting · Late Renaissance · Baroque · Oil on Panel.

The Saint’s Meditation

An Elderly Man in Contemplation — In the Tradition of Italian Religious Painting.

An elderly saint in contemplation, possibly Saint Jerome, wearing a red mantle.
Painting dimensions: 42.5 × 31.5 cm.
Frame dimensions: 48 × 37 cm.

The panel has a significant split dividing it into two sections.

The Saint and Meditation

The bearded elderly man dressed in red recalls Saint Jerome, translator of the Latin Bible, traditionally depicted as a hermit, scholar, or penitent. The red alludes to his conventional portrayal as a cardinal in Christian art, although he never historically held that office.

The identification remains provisional, but the subject belongs to the devotional painting tradition of the late Renaissance and the seventeenth century.

From Renaissance to Baroque

Meditating saints were depicted by artists interested in spiritual expression and drapery. This iconography also spread throughout Northern Europe.

An unnamed Dutch painter active in Naples provides another historical reference. These comparisons do not imply an attribution.

An Old Painting on Wood

Wooden panels were a common support in early European painting. The significant split is an essential material feature of this work. Its interest lies in its traditional religious subject and small format.

Italy · Saint Jerome · Religious Painting · Late Renaissance · Baroque · Oil on Panel.

An Elderly Saint in Contemplation — In the Tradition of Italian Religious Painting.

An elderly saint in a red garment, possibly Saint Jerome.

Painting dimensions: 42.5 × 31.5 cm.

Frame dimensions: 48 × 37 cm.

The wooden panel has a significant split dividing it into two sections.

The Saint and Meditation

The bearded elderly man in red recalls Saint Jerome, translator of the Latin Bible, depicted as a hermit, scholar, or penitent. The red refers to his traditional portrayal as a cardinal in art, although he never historically held that office.

The identification remains tentative, but the subject belongs to the devotional painting tradition of the late Renaissance and the seventeenth century.

From Renaissance to Baroque

The tradition emphasized spiritual expression and drapery. The motif also spread to Northern Europe. An unnamed Dutch painter active in Naples provides another historical reference. These comparisons do not imply an attribution.

Early Painting on Wood

Wooden panels were widely used in early European painting. The significant split is an important material feature of the painting.

Its historical interest lies in its traditional religious subject and small format.

Italy · Saint Jerome · Religious Painting · Late Renaissance · Baroque · Oil on Panel.

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