Saint Jerome Praying

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model 16th century (cast 17th century or later) · Copper alloy with gilt obverse and reverse with reddish brown patina; integrally cast suspension loop at the top. · Robert Lehman Collection

The plaquette depicts Saint Jerome in the wilderness, kneeling and holding a crucifix. A lion, an attribute of the saint, lies at his feet. The open book is an allusion to Jerome's role as a biblical scholar and translator of the Bible into Latin (known as the Vulgate). The book is inscribed "S I", for Sanctus Ieronymus. This aftercast has some loss of detail.

Artist

Unknown

Date

model 16th century (cast 17th century or later)

Medium

Copper alloy with gilt obverse and reverse with reddish brown patina; integrally cast suspension loop at the top.

Culture

Spanish or Northern Italian

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Credit line

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975 1975.1.1359