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The Planispheric Astrolabe - Painting
The Planispheric Astrolabe - Painting
Saint Jerome in His Study
Saint Jerome in His Study
Jan van Eyck (workshop), 1442
Jan van Eyck (workshop), 1442
Detroit Institute of Arts
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St Jerome is depicted reading in a crowded study surrounded by books and some instruments of natural philosophy, demonstrating the erudition and interests of a Renaissance scholar. Note the astrolabe hanging from the bookshelf near the center of the painting.
© R. Paselk 2013, Last modified 26 December 2020
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