St Jerome Reading — History & Facts
St Jerome once helped a lion by removing a painful thorn from its paw, and is thus often depicted together with the animal. Here the creature looks like a strapping, misshapen cat, undoubtedly because Rembrandt at this point had never seen a real lion. He probably based his representation on (equally awkward) models in 16th-century prints.
More Artworks by Rembrandt van Rijn
The Return of the Prodigal Son
Rembrandt van Rijn
The Crucifixion
Rembrandt van Rijn
Rembrandt and Saskia in the Scene of the Prodigal Son
Rembrandt van Rijn
Self-Portrait in a heavy Fur Cap: Bust
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of a Seated Old Woman with Clasped Hands
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of a Young Woman
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of Hendrickje Stoffels
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of Rembrandt
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of the Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portraits of Jean Pellicorne and his Son Casper
Rembrandt van Rijn
