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St Jerome as Cardinal

El Greco (1541 – 1614)

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A Portrait of Devotion

The painting depicts St. Jerome, an older gentleman with a white beard, seated at a desk. He is captured in a moment of profound focus, absorbed in reading an open book that appears to be a Bible. The scene is illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight, which casts light upon the subject as he engages with the scripture.

The figure is dressed in a red robe, attire that suggests his status as a cardinal or a high-ranking member of the church hierarchy. The composition centers on the man's interaction with the text, highlighting his religious devotion and dedication to study.

Visual Elements

  • Subject: St. Jerome, portrayed as an elderly man with a long white beard.
  • Attire: A prominent red robe indicating high ecclesiastical rank.
  • Objects: An open book held by the subject and candlelight providing illumination.

Om dette kunstværk

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  • Artistic style: Expressive; stylized
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Location: Toledo Cathedral
  • Artist: El Greco
  • Influences: Byzantine art