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All auctions / Miscellaneous / École italienne (XVII-XVIII) - Saint Jérôme pénitent - NO RESERVE
Magnificent Italian school religious painting, dating from the 17th to 18th centuries, depicting Saint Jerome in the desert, one of the most distinctive and widespread iconographies of the saint within the European pictorial tradition. Saint Jerome is portrayed as an elderly man with a long beard, partly nude and wrapped in his characteristic red cloak, seated in a rocky, solitary landscape while directing his gaze toward an open book. This element references his scholarly status and his role as translator of the Holy Scriptures, while the secluded landscape evokes his withdrawal and life of penance and meditation. The work presents a composition of notable visual force, in which the intense red of the cloak stands out, contrasting with the dark, earthy tones of the landscape. The treatment of the figure, the lighting, and the dramatic atmosphere of the scene recall the Italian late Mannerist and Baroque tradition. This is a work of great pictorial quality and considerable decorative presence, especially interesting for its antiquity as well as for its religious theme and iconography. The painting shows widespread craquelure, wear, small losses, and various signs typical of its age and conservation history, perfectly appreciable in the photographs. The work has been relined in a previous intervention, probably with the aim of consolidating and preserving the original support. The work is presented with an attractive later gilt frame that accompanies the painting perfectly and also shows wear, losses, and signs of the passage of time. The frame is included as a gift and is not considered an integral part of the work nor has commercial value, so any possible damage it may suffer during transport will not be a ground for complaint. The photographs are an integral part of the description and it is recommended to study them carefully to appreciate the condition of the work. The attribution to school and the proposed chronology are made taking into account the stylistic characteristics and observable materials of the painting. Professional packing and insured shipping worldwide. The costs arising from taxes, duties, tariffs, or customs procedures that may apply in the destination country will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. IMPORTANT: Due to logistical particularities and additional transport costs, shipments to islands—including the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and other European or non-EU islands—may be subject to additional shipping charges. Likewise, some insular destinations or special territories may require a specific transport quote before shipment.
Estimate:£678.2
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Estimate:
£678.2
ATTRIBUTED TO HENDRIK VAN STEENWIJK (DUTCH 1580-1649), SAINT JEROME
11/04/2025
£14,000
Est: £8,000
OCT 8 | 3:00 PM
OCT 8 | 3:00 PM
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