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The Virgin is positioned centrally, her gaze directed towards the child, while Saint Jerome sits to the left, his attention fixed upon an open book. The background features a distant, mountainous view, which provides a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolidoro da Lanciano was influenced by the work of Titian and Bonifazio de' Pitati. This influence is visible in the soft modelling of the figures and the treatment of the light, which appears to emanate from an unseen source to illuminate the foreground. The painting reflects the devotional requirements of the era, where such works were intended for private contemplation. The tactile quality of the fabric and the careful rendering of the foliage demonstrate the technical proficiency expected of a Venetian painter of this time. The work remains a representative example of the mid-century Venetian style, focusing on harmonious colour relationships and a balanced, calm arrangement of figures within a serene, pastoral environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/christus-zegent-het-brood-pieter-bartholomeusz-barbiers\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChristus zegent het brood - Pieter Bartholomeusz. 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