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.

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