The artwork titled “Last Communion of St Jerome” was created by Sandro Botticelli around the year 1495. It is an oil, panel, and tempera painting and belongs to the Early Renaissance art movement. Measuring 35 x 25 cm, this religious painting is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork portrays a poignant moment of religious significance, depicting St. Jerome receiving his last communion. Shrouded in a humble, modest setting that aligns with the character of early Renaissance art, the figures are engaged in a ceremonial act. St. Jerome, depicted in a state of devotion, is receiving the sacrament from a priest, who is dressed in vibrant, ceremonious robes. The presence of other religious figures and acolytes adds to the solemn atmosphere of the painting. The background is simple yet detailed, with an altar adorned with palm branches and minimalistic windows reflecting a serene environment. Botticelli’s mastery in the use of tempera and oil on panel is evident in the delicate rendering of the figures and the devotional tone of the scene.
