The lion and cardinal's hat allow us to identify the figure as St Jerome (382-405). The skull and the crucifix are reminders of death, and the Christian means of salvation and everlasting life. Dürer depicts the saint in a sunny spacious study.
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St. Jerome in His Study

Durer, Albrecht; after

1514, printed 19th century

Artwork Information

  • Title:

    St. Jerome in His Study

  • Artist:

    Durer, Albrecht; after

  • Artist Bio:

    German, 1471–1528

  • Date:

    1514, printed 19th century

  • Medium:

    Heliogravure

  • Dimensions:

    9 5/8 x 7 3/8 inches

  • Credit Line:

    Wichita Art Museum, The Paul Jean Wall and Jean Wall Tinker Collection, Gift from Alice Jean Tinker and Steve Port

  • Object Number:

    2016.9.28

  • Display:

    Not Currently on Display