Lovely Rare 19th Century Bronze Wall Plaque of Scholar St Jerome Reading a Book

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About the Item

We are delighted to offer for sale this solid bronze 19th-century wall plaque of St Jerome reading Jerome (/d??'ro?m/; Latin: Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus; Greek: ??s?ß??? S?f?????? ?e????µ??; c. 347 – 30 September 420) was a priest, confessor, theologian, and historian. He was born at Stridon, a village near Emona on the border of Dalmatia and Pannonia He is best known for his translation of most of the Bible into Latin (the translation that became known as the Vulgate), and his commentaries on the Gospels. His list of writings is extensive The protégé of Pope Damasus I, who died in December of 384, Jerome was known for his teachings on Christian moral life, especially to those living in cosmopolitan centres such as Rome. In many cases, he focused his attention on the lives of women and identified how a woman devoted to Jesus should live her life. This focus stemmed from his close patron relationships with several prominent female ascetics who were members of affluent senatorial families He is recognised as a Saint and Doctor of the Church by the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Lutheran Church, and the Anglican Communion. His feast day is 30 September. The plaque is in lovely vintage condition, we have lightly cleaned waxed and polished it Dimensions: Height 21cm Width 17.2cm Depth 2.2cm. Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses SW19-3BE. Condition: Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.

Dimensions:
Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 6.78 in (17.2 cm)Depth: 0.87 in (2.2 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1850-1899
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
West Sussex, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2823312336951

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