Saint Jerome in the Wilderness 1480

This painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Pinturicchio, known for his frescoes and panel paintings, depicts the famed theologian and early Church Father, Saint Jerome. The image shows Jerome in the wilderness, kneeling before a crucifix and holding a stone, a reference to the legend of him taming a lion with a stone. He is depicted as a penitent figure, bare-chested and aged, reflecting his life of solitude and study. The landscape setting further underscores the isolation and spiritual focus of his life, emphasizing the connection between nature and faith. This work is currently in the collection of the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, MD, US.