Saint Jerome in Penitence (Titian, 1552)
| Saint Jerome in Penitence | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Titian |
| Year | c. 1556–1561 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 235 cm × 125 cm (93 in × 49 in) |
| Location | Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan |
Saint Jerome in Penitence is an oil on canvas c. 1556–1561 painting by Titian. It is held in the Pinacoteca di Brera, in Milan.[1] It depicts Saint Jerome while doing penitence in the wilderness. He looks at the crucifix, at the left, while holding a rock on his hand, that he used to mortify himself. At the right bottom is the tamed lion.
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References
- ^ "Penitent St. Jerome | Pinacoteca di Brera". Retrieved 5 November 2018.
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