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Saint Jerome in His Study, c1530. Creator: Pieter Coecke van Aelst
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Saint Jerome in His Study, c1530. Creator: Pieter Coecke van Aelst
Saint Jerome in His Study, c1530. St. Jerome (ca. 341-420 CE), the greatest Christian scholar of the classics, is revered for his translation of the Bible from the original Greek and Hebrew into Latin. He completed it in a monastery in Palestine, which the artist has suggested in the view through the window by adding camels to an otherwise Flemish landscape. The admonition that Jerome has fixed to the wall, "Cogita Mori" (Think upon death), is made explicit by the skull. His Bible is open to an image of the Last Judgment, while the hourglass and candle, objects commonly found on a desk, are further reminders of the passage of time and the imminence of death
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Saint Jerome in His Study
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is a captivating 16th-century oil painting by Flemish artist Pieter Coecke van Aelst, depicting the renowned Christian scholar Saint Jerome deep in thought. The image, created around 1530, portrays Saint Jerome in a contemplative mood, leaning on an elbow as he studies from an open Bible. The Bible, with its Latin text, is positioned on a wooden table, and the scholar's intense gaze is fixed on the image of the Last Judgment within its pages. The artist masterfully incorporates various symbols that underscore Jerome's scholarly pursuits and the transience of life. The admonition "Cogita Mori" (Think upon death) is inscribed on the wall, emphasized by the presence of a skull. Through the window, we catch a glimpse of a Flemish landscape with camels, suggesting the monastery in Palestine where Jerome completed his monumental work of translating the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into Latin. The hourglass and candle on the table serve as reminders of the passage of time and the imminence of death. Jerome's hand gesture, pointing towards the open Bible, indicates his dedication to his work and the importance of knowledge in the face of mortality. This powerful and evocative painting not only showcases the scholarly pursuits of a great Christian figure but also highlights the themes of learning, mortality, and the passage of time that resonate with audiences even today. Saint Jerome, born in Dalmatia around 341 CE, is revered as the greatest Christian scholar of the classics. His translation of the Bible, known as the Vulgate, became the standard text for the Western Church and played a significant role in the spread of Christianity throughout Europe. This masterpiece by Pieter Coecke van Aelst captures the essence of Jerome's legacy and continues to inspire and captivate viewers with its timeless message.
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