Landscape with Saint Jerome and the Lion

Landscape with Saint Jerome and the Lion is a 1640 painting by Gaspard Dughet. 



The artwork depicts a landscape with Saint Jerome, a prominent figure in Christian history, resting on the ground. A lion is subtly present in the scene, near Saint Jerome. The landscape is characterized by rocky terrain, a small waterfall, and a variety of trees, including a distinctive, windswept tree in the center. The sky is filled with clouds, suggesting a somewhat dramatic, yet serene atmosphere. The overall style is characteristic of landscape painting from the Baroque period, with attention to detail in the natural elements and a sense of depth in the composition. The painting measures 1.778 meters in width and 1.222 meters in height and is housed in the Museum of Fine Arts.