A late 17th century polychrome terracotta relief of the penitent Saint Jerome - image-1

Lot 1781 Dα

A late 17th century polychrome terracotta relief of the penitent Saint Jerome

Auction 1196 - overview Cologne
20.05.2022, 10:00 - Decorative Arts incl. Highly Important Mortars the Schwarzach Collection Part IV.
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
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A late 17th century polychrome terracotta relief of the penitent Saint Jerome

This relief depicts the kneeling Saint Jerome dressed in a loincloth in a rocky landscape. The lion accompanies him as his identifying attribute alongside an arrangement of books, a crucifix and a cardinal's hat. With a diagonal hairline crack to the upper left, the upper right corner replaced with plaster, loss of colour to the frame. H 16.5, W 16.8 cm. In a contemporary gilt softwood frame H 23.2, W 23.5 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, Brussels.