Ruined Landscape with the Penitent Saint Jerome hubert robert captures the raw energy and

captures the raw energy and power of the riders in action

The painting beautifully balances the grimness of death

offering a unique glimpse into the natural world

A couple of wagons have paused near an inn

Dimensions: 2200 x 2161 (Nearest commonly-used ratio: 1:1)

Ruined Landscape with the Penitent Saint Jerome hubert robert captures the raw energy andRunelandschap met de boetvaardige Hieronymus, 1552 Hieronymus Cock In a landscape scattered with remnants of Roman ruins, Saint Jerome humbly kneels on the ground, chastising himself with a stone. His cardinal's robe and hat are neatly placed on a stone wall nearby. He leans on a skull for support. His symbolic lion sits atop a low staircase, grooming itself by licking its paws. Copyright: Public domain