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St. Jerome and the Lion (oil on canvas)
BWM155760 St. Jerome and the Lion (oil on canvas) by Schaufelein, Hans Leonard (c.1480-c.1539); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22604476
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In this oil on canvas painting, titled "St. Jerome and the Lion" artist Hans Leonard Schaufelein transports us to a moment of profound spirituality and compassion. The artwork, housed in The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK, beautifully captures the essence of St. Jerome's legendary encounter with a lion. The scene unfolds within the barren wilderness or desert where St. Jerome sought solace and spiritual enlightenment. As we gaze upon the painting, our eyes are drawn to the central figures - St. Jerome and the majestic lion standing beside him. St. Jerome is depicted as a wise old man dressed in red robes, his face illuminated by an ethereal glow that suggests divine presence. With one hand resting gently on the lion's head and another holding an open Bible, he exudes both serenity and authority. The lion itself appears calm and docile under St. Jerome's touch – a symbol of tamed wildness through faith – its fierce nature transformed into peaceful companionship. Schaufelein masterfully captures this biblical narrative with intricate brushstrokes that bring depth to every detail: from St. Jerome's weathered skin to each strand of hair on the lion's mane. "St. Jerome and the Lion" serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's capacity for empathy even amidst harsh environments; it speaks volumes about finding solace through devotion while embracing unlikely friendships along life’s journey
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