St. Jerome with St. Christopher and St. Louis of Toulouse (or St. Augustine if the inscription 'de Civitate Dei' on the back of his book is accepted as genuine), in the Church of San Giovanni Crisostomo in Venice, a late work, signed and dated MDXIII / IOANNES BELLINUS. P. It is described at Works, 4.319 and at Works, 11.387 it is said to be among the most perfect in the world.
Giovanni Bellini c.1430-1516
St. Jerome with St. Christopher and St. Augustine 1513
Tempera on panel, 300x185cm
Further Comments: This work is also known as 'St. Jerome with St. Christopher and St. Louis'.
Collection: S. Giovanni Crisostomo, Venice
For a reproduction of this artistic work, please consult: Robertson, Giles, Giovanni Bellini, (Oxford University Press, 1968), pl.113 or alternatively www.abcgallery.com/B/bellini/bellini71.html