St. Jerome in His Study

The video explores a painting by Antonello de Messina, focusing on Saint Jerome's life and iconography. It discusses the symbols of virtue and sin depicted in the painting, illustrating Jerome's inner conflict between a pious life and the temptations of city life. The painting is divided into two halves: the 'good' half with symbols like a lion and a peacock, and the 'bad' half with a stained cloth and a cat. The video concludes with a reflection on Jerome's struggle and offers links to related art history content.

What is Saint Jerome often depicted with in art, symbolizing his story with a lion?

• A book

• A lion

• A dove

• A cross

Which symbol in the 'good half' of the painting is associated with immortality in Christian art?

• The lion

• The cardinal hat

• The water dish

• The peacock

What does the cardinal hat in the painting symbolize about Saint Jerome?

• His life as a hermit

• His role as a monk

• His importance in Church history

• His scholarly achievements

In the 'bad half' of the painting, what does the stained white cloth represent?

• Knowledge

• Faith

• Ambiguity

• Purity

What central theme does the painting of Saint Jerome explore?

• The choice between war and peace

• The conflict between love and hate

• The struggle between virtue and sin

• The balance between wealth and poverty