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The Penitence of St. Jerome and the Death and Apparition of St. Jerome to St. Cyril of Jerusalem
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The Penitence of St. Jerome and the Death and Apparition of St. Jerome to St. Cyril of Jerusalem
XIR173429 The Penitence of St. Jerome and the Death and Apparition of St. Jerome to St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 1444 (oil on panel) by Pietro, Sano di, also Ansano di Pietro di Mencio (1406-81); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Mort et Apparition de Saint Jerome a Saint Cyrille; beating chest with a rock; ); Italian, out of copyright
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Appearance Bishop Doctor Of The Church Hermit Penance Vision Monks Mourning
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The Penitence of St. Jerome and the Death and Apparition of St. Jerome to St. Cyril of Jerusalem
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is a captivating oil painting by Pietro, Sano di, also known as Ansano di Pietro di Mencio. This remarkable artwork, housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, depicts two significant moments in the life of St. Jerome. In the foreground, we witness St. Jerome engaged in an intense act of penance within his monastic cave. With deep remorse for his sins, he beats his chest with a rock as a symbol of repentance and self-punishment. The artist's attention to detail beautifully captures the monk's anguish and devotion. The background scene portrays another pivotal event: the death and apparition of St. Jerome to St. Cyril of Jerusalem, who was deeply influenced by him as a bishop himself. As if emerging from another realm, the ghostly figure of St. Jerome appears before Cyril while he reads religious texts. This Renaissance masterpiece not only showcases exquisite craftsmanship but also explores themes such as spirituality, mortality, and divine intervention through its intricate composition. As viewers gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder by www. bridgemanimages. com , they are transported back in time to witness these profound moments that shaped Christian history forever - reminding us all about the power of penance and faith even amidst our mortal existence
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