Saint Jerome Writing Comments

The painting of St Jerome Writing has become one of my favourite Caravaggio paintings. I like it for its relative simplicity, a simplicity that is in fact deceptive. Even the plain background, devoid of any details, is important. It serves to strengthen and accentuate the composition and its message.

We see an ageing Saint Jerome, improbably draped in a beautiful red cloak which is more artistic and symbolic than realistic. He is working intently on his translation of the scriptures.
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