Saint Jerome in Penitence

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man from head to knees, kneeling on one knee. He has sharp facial features, a long, wavy beard, and long, wavy hair. He is wrapped in a draped garment, with his upper torso exposed, showing a muscular build. He wears a halo around his head. There is a lion partially visible near his feet, and he clasps his hands together close to his chest. The background includes a rocky landscape with sparse vegetation, a large building with towers in the distance, and clouds in the sky.