Watercolor of the Madonna of St. Jerome
Watercolor of the Madonna of St. Jerome
Important watercolor depicting the Madonna of San Girolamo, a subject taken from the original oil painting on panel (205×141 cm) by Correggio datable to 1528, preserved in the National Gallery of Parma. The painting is St. Jerome’s presentation to Jesus of the Bible from Hebrew to popular Latin. Correggio shows the powerful figure of the old Jerome, with white hair and a shaggy beard who still holds the scroll of the ancient draft in his hand, accompanied by the lion he healed. The angel, on the other hand, holds the Bible addressing the Madonna and Child, as if to have her assent.
Width: | 141cm |
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Height: | 205cm |
Century: | Early XVIII |
Material & Technique: | OIL ON CANVAS |
Origin: | ITALY |
Description
Important watercolor depicting the Madonna of St. Jerome. This painting is a watercolor measuring 205×141 cm, inspired by the original work by Correggio, datable to 1528 and preserved in the National Gallery of Parma. The painting represents St. Jerome’s presentation to Jesus of the Bible from Hebrew to popular Latin. Correggio shows the powerful figure of the old Jerome, with white hair and a shaggy beard, accompanied by the lion he healed. The angel holds the Bible addressing the Madonna and Child. Created at the beginning of the eighteenth century, it is a work of great historical and artistic value from Italy. Watercolor masterfully captures the emotional intensity and religious devotion of the subject, using a technique that gives transparency and lightness to colors. The work, with its balanced composition and painstaking details, is an excellent example of the Italian pictorial tradition and a valuable addition to any sacred art collection.