Sanctus Hieronymus interpres biblie
A woodcut depiction of Saint Jerome seated at his desk with two books before him, one with Greek letters and another with Latin, representing his work translating the Bible. Jerome has turned from the books to remove a thorn from the paw of a lion, a popular story from the saint's life.
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Primary Repository ID
P_300000434103_P030
System of Record ID
300000434103
Title
Sanctus Hieronymus interpres biblie
Alternative Title
Saint Jerome Translates the Bible
Date Issued or Published
1495
Description
A woodcut depiction of Saint Jerome seated at his desk with two books before him, one with Greek letters and another with Latin, representing his work translating the Bible. Jerome has turned from the books to remove a thorn from the paw of a lion, a popular story from the saint's life.
Contributor
Bruno, Gabriello, active 1480-1514
Primary Language
Latin
Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Subject - Topic/Names
Subject - Time Period
Extent/Dimensions
16 cm (approx.)
Content Type
Still image
Content Genre
woodcuts (prints)
Related Material
This work is a part of the Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection.
Source
P_300000434103
Local Call Number
1495 BIBL
Rights Statement
The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e. not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
Institution
Emory University
Holding Repository
Pitts Theology Library
Sort Date
1495
