St Jerome 1580

Paolo Veronese's "St. Jerome" (1580) depicts the revered Christian scholar in a rustic setting. The scene captures St. Jerome in the act of translating the Bible, surrounded by books and tools of his trade, with his faithful lion companion at his feet. Veronese's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, emphasizing the figure of St. Jerome against the backdrop of a verdant landscape. This work showcases Veronese's characteristic style of rich color and meticulous detail, often employed in his religious paintings of the Renaissance.