The artwork titled “St. Jerome,” created by Domenico Ghirlandaio around 1471, is a fresco from the Early Renaissance period. It is a religious painting depicting Saint Jerome, a prominent Church Father known for translating the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate).
In the artwork, Saint Jerome is portrayed standing in an architectural niche, characterized by classical elements such as fluted columns and detailed entablatures. The saint is depicted as a gaunt, ascetic figure, wearing only a simple garment draped over his loins. His bare, muscular torso is rendered with exceptional anatomical detail, reflecting the Renaissance interest in humanism and naturalism. The overall composition emphasizes the saint’s solemn piety and stoic devotion, capturing the spiritual fervor and ascetic lifestyle associated with him. The fresco’s muted color palette and textured surface add depth and an aged, reverent quality to the scene.
