Virgin and Child with Saint Jerome by Pinturicchio in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, June 2010

Virgin and Child with Saint Jerome
About 1475–80
Formerly attributed to Fiorenzo di Lorenzo, Italian (Perugian), about 1445–1522
Attributed to Pinturicchio (Bernardino di Betto), Italian (Umbrian), about 1452–1513

Dimensions: 52.7 x 39 cm (20 3/4 x 15 3/8 in.)

Medium or Technique: Oil on panel

Classification: Paintings
Type: Religious - Saints

Accession Number: 20.431

This early work displays the hallmarks of Pintoricchio's style-serene figures, a remarkable play of light on surfaces, and the skillful rendering of such minute details as the hair of the figures here. Pintoricchio's nickname, which means "little painter," referred to his small size and not to his artistic reputation. During his lifetime he was considered one the outstanding painters in Italy and worked for popes and their families. This painting is in excellent condition except for the Virgin's mantle, which has darkened from its original brilliant blue.

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