Holy Trinity with St. Jerome 1453

Andrea del Castagno's "Holy Trinity with St. Jerome" (1453) is a captivating fresco, showcasing the Florentine painter's mastery of perspective and realism. The central figure of Christ on the cross, surrounded by the Holy Trinity, dominates the composition. Below, the viewer encounters St. Jerome, a devout figure traditionally associated with the lion, who is depicted here in a dramatic pose, his eyes fixed on the divine above. The figures are rendered with striking naturalism, highlighting the artist's attention to anatomical detail and a departure from the more idealized figures of earlier artists.