Title
St Jerome, depicted as the 'penitent saint'. Germany, 17th century
Caption
St Jerome, depicted as the 'penitent saint'. The saint holds a rosary and contemplates a skull, a symbol of the vanity of human life. This scene refers to the four years he spent as a hermit in the Syrian desert. Silver plaque . Germany, 17th century.
Credit line
Photo12/V&A Images
Reference
VAI06033_CT77181
Usage
only for France
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,0Mb (1,9Mb) / 9,1in x 11,4in / 2744 x 3433 (300dpi)