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Saint Jerome holds a crucifix and beats his chest with a stone as penance for his sinful thoughts. The Cross is formed from rough sticks, but the body of Christ is flesh coloured and spots of blood can be seen on the hands, hair, feet and side. The lion at Jerome’s feet is one of his attributes and refers to the legend that he befriended a lion while living in the desert.
There is no reason obvious to us today for why Saint Jerome was chosen for this altarpiece. The other three saints represented all had specific connections to the church, so Saint Jerome must have had some special significance of which we are now unaware.
Title
Saint Jerome
Date
about 1524
Medium
Oil on wood
Measurements
H 159.1 x W 64.8 cm
Accession number
NG297.3
Acquisition method
Bought, 1857
Work type
Painting
