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St. Jerome as a penitent in the desert, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619
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St. Jerome as a penitent in the desert, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
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1563 Before 1619 Angels Arms Beaten Bible Blowing Cherub Crossed Crucifix Desert Hieronymus Wierix Hourglass Kneeling Latin Lion Looks Naked Open Open Bible Penitent Scourge Skull Snake St Jerome Trumpet Vanitas Symbols Whip Wilderness Crossed Arms Scorpion
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This print titled "St. Jerome as a penitent in the desert" by Hieronymus Wierix, created between 1563 and 1619, transports viewers to a profound spiritual realm. The image portrays St. Jerome, an influential Christian theologian and scholar, in a state of deep contemplation amidst the barren wilderness. In this thought-provoking composition, St. Jerome is depicted kneeling naked on the ground with crossed arms, displaying his unwavering devotion to God. A crucifix stands before him as a symbol of Christ's sacrifice and redemption. Surrounding him are vanitas symbols such as a skull, scorpion, and snake - reminders of mortality and temptation that he has renounced. The scene is further enriched by celestial elements: angels hover above St. Jerome while cherubs blow trumpets in the sky below Latin inscriptions that emphasize his piety and dedication to scripture. Despite being beaten and bruised from self-inflicted punishment with a scourge whip nearby, St. Jerome finds solace lying beside an open Bible - representing his unyielding commitment to studying sacred texts. A cardinal hat rests atop the Bible signifying his high ecclesiastical rank within the Catholic Church during his lifetime. Through Quint Lox's lens capturing every intricate detail of this historical artwork from Liszt Collection, viewers are invited into an introspective journey alongside one of Christianity's most revered figures – witnessing both physical suffering and spiritual enlightenment within this remarkable portrayal of faith.
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