Saint Jerome was born circa 340 and died in 420. He was a prolific scholar, known for his letters (Epistles) and a Latin translation of the Bible, called the Vulgate.

He is shown here during his time in the desert near Antioch. With him is the lion from whose paw the saint is said to have removed a thorn (though this incident seems to have been borrowed from Saint Gerasimus). Also present is a Cardinal’s hat (Galero) which is a traditional symbol of his service to Pope Damascus, and an owl representing scholarship and wisdom.

This piece was started by Anne Davidon and was finished after her death, based on her sketches and preliminary modelling work.

The figures are solid bronze/resin (80% bronze by weight) and the base is bronze coated resin and fibreglass.

Height: 21.5cm / 8.5″ Width: 33cm / 13″ Depth: 26.5cm / 10.5″

£750.00