St. Jerome was a scholar and a hermit, often depicted in Classical, Renaissance and Baroque paintings throughout history.

A study after Caravaggio's depiction of Jerome, this painting, brought to life with animation by Vityay Loki, is a self-portrait capturing a spontaneous moment of enlightenment, creative and spiritual awakening erupting in the desire to write.

Original Painting:
Melissa Clements
oil on panel
2016
1200 x 760mm

Animation:
Vityay Loki