Saint Jerome c. 1477

Francesco di Giorgio Martini’s bronze relief, “Saint Jerome,” depicts the Christian saint in a moment of contemplation. Created circa 1477, the work showcases Martini’s mastery of Renaissance-era sculpture. The composition features a deeply etched Saint Jerome, kneeling in a landscape of ruins and a bare tree. His solemn expression and the surrounding elements evoke themes of solitude and introspection, characteristic of depictions of this influential theologian. The meticulous detail in the bronze relief further underscores Martini’s skill and his understanding of the human form, characteristic of the High Renaissance.