St Jerome (after Palma Giovane)

St Jerome (after Palma Giovane) refers to artworks depicting St. Jerome that are based on, inspired by, or directly copied from a painting or other visual representation by Jacopo Palma, known as Palma Giovane (Palma the Younger), a Venetian painter of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods.

Palma Giovane frequently depicted St. Jerome in his artistic output. His interpretations of the saint often portray Jerome as a scholar and translator of the Bible (particularly the Vulgate), sometimes shown in his study surrounded by books and writing materials. He may also be depicted as a penitent, often in a landscape setting, contemplating a skull or crucifix, symbols of mortality and faith. A lion is frequently included, referencing the legend of Jerome removing a thorn from the animal's paw, after which the lion became his faithful companion.

Artworks labeled "St Jerome (after Palma Giovane)" may be copies created by students or followers of Palma Giovane, later artists who admired his work, or paintings produced in his style. The relationship to Palma Giovane’s original conception could range from a near-exact replica to a looser interpretation capturing the general composition and mood. Identifying the specific work by Palma Giovane that served as the source for a later "after" painting can sometimes be challenging without detailed provenance and art historical analysis. The quality and artistic merit of such derivative works can vary significantly.