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St Jerome was one of four Latin Doctors of the Church. The book and cross shown in the work represent his role as a commentator on the scriptures and author of the Vulgate (a 4th-century Latin translation of the Bible). He is depicted in cardinal's robes, as is customary in Renaissance pictures. Exhibited at Grafton Galleries in 1897, F.M.B.
Specifications
- Accession number
- WAG 10503
- Collection type
- Drawing or Watercolour - Drawing
- Artist
- Ford Madox Brown
- Materials
- Paper; Ink; Black chalk
- Measurements
- Image: 31 cm x 14 cm
- Credit line
- Purchased by the Walker Art Gallery with the assistance of Art Fund in 1985
- Legal status
- Permanent collection
- Provenance
- Location
- Item not currently on display
- Inscription
- Label, 1 The Rowley Gallery, Campden Street, Kensington
- Publications