St Jerome as CardinalEl GrecoNone
Oil On Canvas- WallArt
- Spanish Mannerism
Early Modern
El Greco (1541 – 1614)
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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
- Creative period: Toledo Phase
- Keywords: el greco painting, adoration scene, chiaroscuro style
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
Quick Facts
- Title: St Jerome as Cardinal
- Subject or theme: Religious iconography
- Artist: El Greco
- Movement: Spanish Mannerism
- Medium: Oil on canvas
Questions & Answers
Are the colors of "St Jerome as Cardinal" by El Greco vivid or muted?
The color of "St Jerome as Cardinal" is balanced soft in saturation and balanced in intensity.
How can "St Jerome as Cardinal" by El Greco be used in home decor?
"St Jerome as Cardinal" is suggested for accent, and the recommended space is a living room.
Is "St Jerome as Cardinal" by El Greco in the public domain?
The copyright answer for "St Jerome as Cardinal" by El Greco: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.