St. Jerome in His Study by Peter Paul Rubens. A muscular, bearded Saint Jerome in a voluminous red robe sits contemplative with an open book, flanked by two cherubs and a resting lion.

St. Jerome in His Study

Peter Paul Rubens

1608 · Oil Paint, Panel

A powerful Baroque masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens depicting St. Jerome in a moment of intense study and contemplation.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — 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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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted around 1608, this masterful oil on panel by Peter Paul Rubens captures St. Jerome in his study. The work showcases the artist's signature dynamic energy and luminous flesh tones, featuring the saint draped in dramatic red fabric alongside two putti and his iconic companion lion.

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