San Girolamo in Preghiera by Jan van Hemessen

San Girolamo in Preghiera 

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Palazzo Rosso, Genoa, Italy

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oil painting

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portrait reference

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portrait head and shoulder

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animal portrait

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christianity

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animal drawing portrait

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portrait drawing

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facial study

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facial portrait

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portrait art

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fine art portrait

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"San Girolamo in Preghiera" (Saint Jerome in Prayer), attributed to Jan van Hemessen, a Flemish painter active in the 16th century, is a portrayal of the saint in a moment of deep devotion. The artwork is characterized by realistic detail, with Saint Jerome's face and hands rendered with a focus on individual expression. His humble attire and the presence of a skull evoke themes of mortality and introspection, central to Saint Jerome's life and legacy. The backdrop features a peaceful landscape, further emphasizing the stillness and contemplation central to the composition. The painting is currently housed in the Palazzo Rosso, a public art museum in Genoa, Italy.

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