Saint Jerome

late 15th - early 16th century

Paduan or Venetian 15th or 16th Century

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The sculpture depicts a bearded man on his knees, reaching out with one hand towards a lion while grasping what appears to be a Christian cross or crucifix in his other hand. The lion is crouched under the grasp of the cross. The man's clothing is detailed, with folds and creases suggesting movement. Above his head, there is a circular halo. The sculpture is a dark bronze color and appears to be made of metal, with a smooth surface showcasing varied textures. The scene is set against a textured background, possibly representing a natural setting with a rocky formation. The man is depicted in a three-dimensional manner, with his head and both arms slightly extending toward us.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze//Dark brown patina

  • Credit Line

    Samuel H. Kress Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (silhouetted top): 8.4 x 12.2 cm (3 5/16 x 4 13/16 in.) gross weight: 86 gr

  • Accession Number

    1957.14.372


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gustave Dreyfus [1837-1914], Paris; his estate; purchased 1930 by (Duveen Brothers, Inc., London and New York); purchased 1945 by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, New York; gift 1957 to NGA.

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Bibliography

1931

  • Ricci, Seymour de. The Gustave Dreyfus Collection. Reliefs and Plaquettes. Oxford, 1931. vol.II, 248.

1965

  • Pope-Hennessy, John W. Renaissance Bronzes from the Samuel H. Kress Collection: Reliefs, Plaquettes, Statuettes, Utensils and Mortars. London, 1965: no. 320.

1983

  • Wilson, Carolyn C. Renaissance Small Bronze Sculpture and Associated Decorative Arts at the National Gallery of Art. Washington, 1983: 59, no. 4.

Wikidata ID

Q63814790

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