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Saint Jerome

Jusepe de Ribera (Spanish, 1591–1652)

Saint Jerome

Jusepe de Ribera (Spanish, 1591–1652)
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Religion & Mythology

Medium

etching

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

Saint Jerome by Jusepe de Ribera (Spanish, 1591–1652).

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.