St Jerome Sculpture, Italian, c.1640–1660

St Jerome Italian, c.1640–1660

A finely carved limewood figure of St Jerome, retaining its original polychrome decoration and dating from the mid-seventeenth century. Depicted as the humble scholar and Church Father, the saint is rendered with expressive naturalism, his flowing drapery and contemplative pose reflecting the dramatic sculptural language of the Italian Baroque.

This beautifully carved and preserved figure is a compelling example of seventeenth-century Italian religious sculpture.

Carved limewood with original polychrome paint

H 25.5 x W 38 x D 15cm