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St. Jerome in the Wilderness, c. 1510-15 (oil on panel)
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St. Jerome in the Wilderness, c. 1510-15 (oil on panel)
BWM150051 St. Jerome in the Wilderness, c.1510-15 (oil on panel) by Solario, Andrea (c.1466-1524); 69.8x54.3 cm; The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; (add.info.: Latin Father of the Church; ); © Bowes Museum
Media ID 25169612
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This print showcases the masterpiece "St. Jerome in the Wilderness" by Andrea Solario, painted between 1510 and 1515. The oil on panel artwork measures 69.8x54.3 cm and is housed at The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK. The painting depicts St. Jerome, a prominent Latin Father of the Church, immersed in solitude within a desolate wilderness. With his eyes fixed on a distant point beyond our view, he appears deep in contemplation and prayerful introspection. A majestic lion stands beside him as a symbol of his spiritual journey and tamed desires. This powerful creature represents both strength and vulnerability as it gazes intently at St. Jerome with an air of reverence. In this scene of profound devotion, we witness St. Jerome engaged in penitence by beating himself with a stone while holding onto a skull—a reminder of life's transience and mortality. Solario's masterful use of light creates dramatic contrasts that emphasize the saint's wrinkled face marked by age and wisdom. The rich colors evoke the Renaissance period's aesthetic sensibilities while capturing every intricate detail with precision. Through this remarkable artwork captured beautifully by Bridgeman Images' lens, viewers are transported to another time where they can contemplate their own spiritual journeys alongside St. Jerome—the hermit who sought solace amidst nature's harsh embrace.
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