St. Jerome by Bernardo Strozzi. A dramatic chiaroscuro portrait of an elderly bearded man in a red robe reading a book and holding a quill.

St. Jerome

Bernardo Strozzi

1640 · Canvas, Oil Paint

An evocative Baroque portrait capturing the contemplative intensity of St. Jerome.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Painted circa 1640 by Bernardo Strozzi, this masterful Baroque work depicts St. Jerome in a moment of deep study. The artist utilizes dramatic chiaroscuro to highlight the weathered features and expressive hands of the saint against a deep, dark background.

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