St Jerome as CardinalEl GrecoNone
Oil On Canvas- WallArt
- Spanish Mannerism
Early Modern
El Greco (1541 – 1614)
Explore El Greco's dramatic art! Discover Mannerist masterpieces, religious scenes & elongated figures. A pioneer of Expressionism & Cubism – view his iconic paintings!
A Portrait of Devotion
The painting depicts St. Jerome, an older gentleman with a white beard, seated at a desk. He is captured in a moment of profound focus, absorbed in reading an open book that appears to be a Bible. The scene is illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight, which casts light upon the subject as he engages with the scripture.
The figure is dressed in a red robe, attire that suggests his status as a cardinal or a high-ranking member of the church hierarchy. The composition centers on the man's interaction with the text, highlighting his religious devotion and dedication to study.
Visual Elements
- Subject: St. Jerome, portrayed as an elderly man with a long white beard.
- Attire: A prominent red robe indicating high ecclesiastical rank.
- Objects: An open book held by the subject and candlelight providing illumination.
About this artwork
- Title: St Jerome as Cardinal
- Artist: El Greco
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Medium: Oil On Canvas
- Period: Early Modern
- Medium type: WallArt
- Corpus context: byzantine tradition, iconic portrait
- Keywords: el greco painting, st jerome artwork, renaissance art
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
Quick Facts
- Artistic style: Expressive; stylized
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Location: Toledo Cathedral
- Artist: El Greco
- Influences: Byzantine art
Questions & Answers
What is the art-historical place of "St Jerome as Cardinal" by El Greco?
Historically, "St Jerome as Cardinal" is a Spanish Mannerism work of the broader Early-Modern era.
What is "St Jerome as Cardinal" about, and what atmosphere does it have?
"St Jerome as Cardinal" by El Greco depicts saint jerome, cardinal, biblical figure, religious iconography, portraiture, renaissance art, greek painter, in an elegant mood. Subject and atmosphere together describe the work.
Where should a reproduction of "St Jerome as Cardinal" by El Greco be hung?
With its portrait shape, a reproduction of "St Jerome as Cardinal" is suggested for a living room.