Due Studi Di San Girolamo (

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"Due Studi Di San Girolamo" is a pair of oil on canvas studies by the Italian Baroque artist Mattia Preti, depicting Saint Jerome, a Christian scholar and one of the four great Doctors of the Church. Created in the 17th century, these works showcase Preti's skill in capturing the emotional intensity and intellectual depth of the saint, who is often portrayed in art as a penitent hermit or as a scholar in his study.

Saint Jerome was a popular subject in Baroque art, symbolizing penitence, contemplation, and the monastic life. In these studies, Preti explores different aspects of the saint's character and iconography. The first study might depict Jerome in the wilderness, reflecting on divine scripture or undergoing penance, while the second could show him in his study, surrounded by books and the tools of scholarship, translating the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate).

Mattia Preti, known as Il Cavalier Calabrese (The Knight of Calabria), was an artist whose work was characterized by dramatic use of light and shadow, as well as a vigorous and expressive painting style. Born in 1613 in Taverna, Calabria, Preti trained under his brother Gregorio and later in the workshop of Caravaggio's former assistant, Battistello Caracciolo. His work was heavily influenced by Caravaggio's tenebrism and naturalism, which is evident in the chiaroscuro and realistic detail of "Due Studi Di San Girolamo."

These studies not only reflect Preti's artistic prowess but also serve as a testament to the enduring fascination with Saint Jerome's complex persona. The paintings are significant for their exploration of religious themes through the lens of Baroque aesthetics, and they contribute to our understanding of Preti's broader oeuvre and the religious sensibilities of the period.

As of the knowledge cutoff date, the specific location or current ownership of "Due Studi Di San Girolamo" is not provided, nor are detailed descriptions of each study's composition and provenance. However, these works remain an important part of Mattia Preti's artistic legacy, offering insight into his interpretive range and his contribution to the depiction of religious figures in Baroque art.

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