German, Upper Rhine
Saint Jerome, about 1500
Lindenwood, 62.2 cm (24 1/2 in.)
This dark brown wooden statue of Saint Jerome stands on a very small round base hardly visible under the bottom of his cloak. He is dressed in a large brim flat hat and long cloak with hood and broad notched collar. He is wearing both the hood and the hat as he looks outward, but slightly downward. His eyes are very lightly carved, so appear vacant. He holds his right hand up close to his body and his sleeve billows around it. With his left hand, he holds up the heavy folds of his cloak which fall around his feet. With the same hand, he presses a book close to his body.
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Commentary
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