Renaissance

Saint Jerome (Juan Ribalta)

Saint Jerome is a work by Juan Ribalta (1596–1628). It belongs to the Renaissance movement. It is kept at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain.

Saint Jerome by Juan Ribalta, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Saint Jerome by Juan Ribalta, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. Public domain.

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Saint Jerome: the essentials

Title
Saint Jerome
Artist
Juan Ribalta (1596–1628)
Artist born in
Madrid, Spain
Where to see it
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Movement
Renaissance
Subject
saint jerome, religious figure, scholar, study, light & shadow, mortality

Where can you see Saint Jerome?

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Barcelona, Spain

The History of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya The establishment of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya occurred in 1934. Since that time, the Palau Nacional has housed the institution's collections. The building was originally conceived as the centerpiece for the 1929 International Exposition.

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Questions collectors ask about Saint Jerome

Which museum holds the original "Saint Jerome"?

"Saint Jerome" by Juan Ribalta is on display at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

What does "Saint Jerome" by Juan Ribalta depict?

The themes present in "Saint Jerome" by Juan Ribalta include saint jerome, religious figure, scholar, study, light & shadow, mortality, latin bible, renaissance art. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.

Is "Saint Jerome" free of copyright?

"Saint Jerome" by Juan Ribalta is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Who created "Saint Jerome"?

"Saint Jerome" is attributed to Juan Ribalta.

What art movement does "Saint Jerome" by Juan Ribalta belong to?

The movement associated with "Saint Jerome" by Juan Ribalta is Renaissance. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.

Which period of Juan Ribalta's career does "Saint Jerome" belong to?

"Saint Jerome" represents the Renaissance of Juan Ribalta.

Is "Saint Jerome" by Juan Ribalta in the public domain, and why?

The copyright status of "Saint Jerome" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1628.

Is "Saint Jerome" by Juan Ribalta kept in the artist's home country?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The birth country of Juan Ribalta is Spain, and the museum holding the original of "Saint Jerome" is in Spain.

Where does "Saint Jerome" sit within Juan Ribalta's body of work?

"Saint Jerome" shares with Juan Ribalta's other works its Renaissance style and the recorded themes: renaissance scholarship, biblical introspection, mortality & faith, ribalta's iconic works, latin bible study, spanish religious art, humanist ideals, meditative portraiture.

The artist: Juan Ribalta

1596–1628, Spain

Juan Ribalta

A Baroque Legacy Shaped by Caravaggio’s Shadow Juan Ribalta stands as a singular, though tragically brief, figure within the vibrant tapestry of Spanish Baroque painting. His life, spanning from 1597 to 1628, was a period of intense artistic evolution, marked by a talent that was destined for greatness but cut short in its prime. Born in Valencia, Spain, Ribalta was an artist born into a profound lineage; his father, Francisco Ribalta, was already a celebrated painter whose work breathed the revolutionary spirit of Caravaggio. While some historical accounts suggest a childhood beginning in Madrid before a move to Valencia, it is within the Valencian tradition that Juan truly found his voice.

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