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Saint Jerome Writing in a Rocky Landscape, c. 1515 (oil on marouflaged panel)
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Saint Jerome Writing in a Rocky Landscape, c. 1515 (oil on marouflaged panel)
827773 Saint Jerome Writing in a Rocky Landscape, c.1515 (oil on marouflaged panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); 68x57.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Jerome Writing in a Rocky Landscape. Lucas Cranach (1472-1553). Oil on marouflaged panel. Painted circa 1515. 68 x 57.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright
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1510s 1515 Artist German Artistic Artistique Bald Bare Feet Bare Foot Barefoot Cranach Cranach The Elder Creative Activity Creativity Desk Early Sixteenth Century Facial Hair Feet Foot German Art German Artist Grey Hair Hermit Jerome Lucas Cranach The Elder Natural Phenomena Old Master Paintings One Man Only Rocky Saint Jerome Bearded Ethnic Origin Interior Decoration Lucas Cranach I Northern Renaissance Oil On Panel
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Saint Jerome Immersed in Solitude - A Masterpiece by Lucas Cranach the Elder
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. In this oil painting, titled "Saint Jerome Writing in a Rocky Landscape". Lucas Cranach the Elder transports us to a serene and contemplative moment. Painted around 1515 during the Northern Renaissance, this artwork showcases Cranach's exceptional talent for capturing both natural beauty and spiritual devotion. The scene depicts Saint Jerome, an influential Christian theologian and scholar, engrossed in his writing amidst a rugged rocky landscape. The artist skillfully portrays the saint's intense concentration as he sits barefoot on a rock, surrounded by nature's grandeur. With every brushstroke, Cranach brings to life the essence of solitude and introspection. The composition is enriched by subtle details such as Saint Jerome's flowing grey hair and majestic beard that symbolize wisdom acquired through years of study. His posture exudes tranquility while his surroundings evoke a sense of harmony between man and nature. Cranach's mastery lies not only in his ability to capture physical likeness but also in infusing each stroke with emotion. Through this remarkable piece, we are invited into Saint Jerome's world—a place where faith meets intellectual pursuit against the backdrop of God's creation. This timeless masterpiece continues to inspire awe centuries later, reminding us of the power art holds to transport us beyond time and space into realms where spirituality intertwines with artistic expression.
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