Bolognese Master of the 17th Century, The St. Jerome hears the trumpets of the Last Judgment

St. Jerome, depicted as a penitent hermit, gazes upward with a look of spiritual ecstasy, his eyes wide and mouth slightly agape. He is seated in a rocky landscape, draped in a vibrant red robe that contrasts with the dark, moody background. His muscular torso is bare, and his hands are clasped over his chest in a gesture of profound emotion. To his right, a crucifix, an open book, and a skull rest on a surface. Above him, a trumpet, a symbol of the Last Judgment, is shown sounding from the heavens. The artist's use of dramatic light and shadow, along with the expressive rendering of the figure, creates a powerful sense of awe and spiritual awakening. Oil on canvas, 109 x 84 cm