Who created "Saint Jerome and the Angel"?

Saint Jerome and the Angel was created by Simon Vouet in c. 1622/1625.

When was "Saint Jerome and the Angel" created?

This artwork was created c. 1622/1625.

What medium is "Saint Jerome and the Angel"?

Saint Jerome and the Angel is oil on canvas.

Is "Saint Jerome and the Angel" in the public domain?

Yes, Saint Jerome and the Angel is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Saint Jerome and the Angel

Simon Vouet

c. 1622/1625

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

overall: 144.8 × 179.8 cm (57 × 70 13/16 in.) framed: 165.1 × 204.47 × 9.53 cm (65 × 80 1/2 × 3 3/4 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Samuel H. Kress Collection

Accession Number

1961.9.52

Art Historical Context

Simon Vouet's *Saint Jerome and the Angel (c. 1622/1625) captures a pivotal moment in the life of the 4th-century Church Father Jerome, often depicted in penitential study with his lion companion, receiving divine inspiration from a heavenly angel. Painted in oil on canvas—a medium favored in the Baroque era for its luminous depth and ability to render dramatic light and texture—this large-scale work (nearly 6 by 7 feet) invites viewers into a scene of spiritual intensity, showcasing Vouet's mastery during his formative years in Rome. As a leading French artist who bridged Italian and French ...

About the Artist

Simon Vouet · 1590–1649

French painter. Comment on works: Portraits; Religious; Mythology; Allegory

Saint Jerome and the Angel

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