Der hl. Hieronymus
Bolognesischer Meister (Leonello Spada?)

Der hl. Hieronymus,

um 1610
Material / Technology / Carrier
Kupfer
Dimensions of the object
27,9 x 21,2 cm
Displayed
Not on display
Genre
Malerei
Inventory number
1017
Acquisition
1799 aus der Galerie Mannheim
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München
Citation
Bolognesischer Meister (Leonello Spada?), Der hl. Hieronymus, um 1610, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/A0GOYqRxdp (Last updated on 04.11.2024)
Although St Jerome is dressed in a penitential robe, he is actually shown here in his role as exegete and as the translator of the Bible into Latin. Surrounded by tomes and writing utensils, he is being inspired and instructed by an angel.

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