Curatorial Notes
Jerome (c. 347–420 CE) studied Greek and Latin literature in Rome, but eventually pursued theology, perceiving his conduct as corrupt and sinful. Around 374 CE, Jerome had a vision of the Last Judgment in which an angel called him to task for his transgressions. Jerome then withdrew from society, learned Hebrew, and studied the Gospels, which led to his influential translations of the Bible. Langetti here follows a convention by depicting Jerome's vision after he retreated from the world. Working in the northern Italian port of Genoa, Langetti absorbed Caravaggio's impact, seen in the composition's naturalistic bodies and dramatic light.
Artwork Identification
Title The Vision of Saint Jerome
Title (PT) A Visão de São Jerônimo
Title (ES) La visión de San Jerónimo
Artist Giovanni Battista Langetti
Artist Bio Giovanni Battista Langetti (Italian, 1635–1676)
Date c. 1660
Work Type Painting
Location & Collection
Institution Cleveland Museum of Art
Source View Museum Page
License Creative Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
