St. Jerome 1490

"St. Jerome" is a 1490 oil painting by the Early Netherlandish artist Hans Memling. The painting depicts the biblical figure of St. Jerome, a prominent Christian theologian and scholar, in the traditional setting of his hermitage. St. Jerome is depicted in a state of prayer, with a lion by his side. This painting is a fine example of Memling's meticulous detail and rich colors, characteristics of the Early Netherlandish painting style. The painting is currently on display at the Kunstmuseum Basel in Basel, Switzerland.