Saint Jerome in the DesertJacopo Bellini · 1460

  • Creation date1460
  • MuseumCastelvecchio Museum

Jacopo Bellini (1396 – 1470)

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Castelvecchio Museum (Verona, Italy)

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In the Thebaid desert, which surrounds the saint in meditation, there is a singular animalistic exhibition, which competes with those of local and Lombard painters, specialists in the genre. The horizon is still a Gothic curtain of rocks, but the castle on the mountain and the stylite on the column already prepare the humanistic repertoire of backgrounds by Andrea Mantegna, Jacopo

About this artwork

  • Title: Saint Jerome in the Desert
  • Artist: Jacopo Bellini
  • Year: 1460
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Castelvecchio Museum
  • Main color: Phthalo Green
  • Perceived brightness: shadow

Questions & Answers

Is "Saint Jerome in the Desert" by Jacopo Bellini in the public domain, and why?

The copyright status of "Saint Jerome in the Desert" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1470.

Can the image of "Saint Jerome in the Desert" by Jacopo Bellini be freely reproduced?

Regarding copyright, "Saint Jerome in the Desert" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.

What was Jacopo Bellini's age when "Saint Jerome in the Desert" was created?

Jacopo Bellini made "Saint Jerome in the Desert" at the age of 64. The artist was born in 1396 and the work is dated 1460.

How is the color composition of "Saint Jerome in the Desert" by Jacopo Bellini built?

The color analysis of "Saint Jerome in the Desert" by Jacopo Bellini records a gentle contrast and a unified palette harmony.

In what year was "Saint Jerome in the Desert" by Jacopo Bellini created?

"Saint Jerome in the Desert" dates from 1460. The date places the work within Jacopo Bellini's career and its era.

Which artist is "Saint Jerome in the Desert" attributed to?

"Saint Jerome in the Desert" is attributed to Jacopo Bellini.

How much light do the colors of "Saint Jerome in the Desert" appear to reflect?

"Saint Jerome in the Desert" by Jacopo Bellini has a dark luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

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