Meditation of Saint Jerome
Benvenuto Tisi (Il Garofalo)Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1559)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- Italian
- Lifespan
- 1481–1559
About the artwork
"Meditation of Saint Jerome" is a work by Benvenuto Tisi (Il Garofalo). It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Background on Religion: Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints.
"Meditation of Saint Jerome" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Italian, 1481–1559
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