Sensational 18th century Italian school, original oil on canvas painting of St. Jerome, producing the Latin translation of the Bible known as the Vulgate, listening to the sound of the trumpet heralding Doomsday.
Unsigned, in the manner of Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi (1571 -1610) and Jose Ribera (1591-1652)
Mounted in a magnificent carved giltwood early 19th century frame.
Measures: 54"h x 44"w
No. FB1
All pieces subject to prior sale
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