Studio of Marinus van Reymerswaele (Reimerswaal 1490-1546 Goes)

Saint Jerome in his studio

Details

Studio of Marinus van Reymerswaele (Reimerswaal 1490-1546 Goes)
Saint Jerome in his studio
with inscription and date 'Q.M. Fecit . A 1521' (centre left)
oil on panel
31 3/8 x 42 7/8 in. (79.7 x 109 cm.)

Provenance

H. Hardy, Sandown Lodge, Esher, Surray; his sale; Christie's, London, 27 March 1918, lot 138, as 'Matsys' (14 gns. to Halgowet).

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Lot Essay

Marinus van Reymerswaele and his studio painted several versions of Saint Jerome in his studio. The best known version, signed and dated 1547, is kept in the Museo del Prado and shows close resemblance to this painting.

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