Bolognese Master, Saint Jerome Hearing the Trumpets, 17th Century, Oil Painting on Canvas

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17th-century Bolognese Master – "Saint Jerome Hearing the Trumpets of the Last Judgment" Saint Jerome, depicted as a penitent hermit, … Read more 17th-century Bolognese Master – "Saint Jerome Hearing the Trumpets of the Last Judgment" Saint Jerome, depicted as a penitent hermit, gazes upward with an expression of spiritual ecstasy, his eyes wide and his mouth slightly parted. He is seated in a rocky landscape, draped in a deep red robe that contrasts with the dark, somber background. His muscular torso is bare, and his hands are clasped over his chest in a gesture of profound emotion. To his right, a crucifix, an open book, and a skull rest upon a surface. Above him, a trumpet—symbolizing the Last Judgment—is seen sounding from the heavens. The artist's use of dramatic light and shadow, combined with the expressive rendering of the figure, creates a powerful sense of awe and spiritual awakening. Oil on canvas, 109 x 84 cm Good condition See less