Funeral of St. Jerome 1465

Filippo Lippi’s "Funeral of St. Jerome" (1465) depicts the death of the 4th-century theologian and scholar, surrounded by mourners. The scene is set amidst a landscape, with the focus on the group of figures gathered around St. Jerome's body. Above, in a celestial scene, God, surrounded by angels, welcomes St. Jerome's soul into heaven. Lippi’s depiction of the event combines elements of realism with a sense of spiritual awe, reflecting the artistic trends of the Early Renaissance. The painting's detailed depiction of the figures, their emotional expressions, and the surrounding landscape contributes to a sense of both earthly and heavenly presence.