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St. Jerome, after a painting by Quentin Massys or Metsys (1466-1530) (oil on panel)
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St. Jerome, after a painting by Quentin Massys or Metsys (1466-1530) (oil on panel)
XIR182579 St. Jerome, after a painting by Quentin Massys or Metsys (1466-1530) (oil on panel) by Gautard de Pezenas (16th century); Musee Ingres, Montauban, France; French, out of copyright
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of art titled "St. Jerome" after the original painting by Quentin Massys or Metsys. Created in the 16th century by Gautard de Pezenas, this oil on panel masterpiece is currently housed at the Musee Ingres in Montauban, France. The image depicts St. Jerome, a prominent figure known as one of the four doctors of the church. With his long white beard and intense gaze, he sits in solitude within an interior setting adorned with various symbolic objects. A skull rests beside him, serving as a memento mori - a reminder of mortality and the transient nature of life. Engrossed in his reading, St. Jerome's focus remains unbroken despite time ticking away from an egg timer nearby. The flickering candlestick illuminates his surroundings while an inkwell and flask of wine sit close at hand, suggesting both intellectual pursuits and earthly pleasures. Every detail captured in this photograph invites contemplation and reflection upon themes such as mortality, spirituality, and human existence itself. The artist skillfully conveys these profound ideas through meticulous brushstrokes that have stood the test of time. As we admire this extraordinary print from Fine Art Finder without any commercial intentions but purely for appreciation purposes; we are transported to another era where art served not only as visual delight but also as a medium for deep introspection into our own lives and purpose beyond materialistic endeavors.
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