Penitence of Saint Jerome

Artist: Sano di Pietro
Artwork: Penitence of Saint Jerome
Description: The painting depicts Saint Jerome kneeling in a rocky landscape. He is shown as an old man with a long white beard, wearing a white robe. He is holding a rock in his right hand and is about to strike his chest with it. In the background, there is a cave and a tree. The painting is full of symbolism. The rock represents the stone that Saint Jerome used to strike his chest in penance for his sins. The tree represents the Tree of Life, which is a symbol of Christ. The painting is a reminder of the importance of repentance and the forgiveness of sins.
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