Flemish school of the late 15th century. "Saint Jerome". With remains of polychromy. Measurements: 79 cm. Devotional image of round bulk, of a clearly classical conception in its idealisation and expressive values, monumental thanks to the wide folds of its vestments. The introduction of the Italian Renaissance into the Netherlands was slow and difficult because it was up against a solid indigenous art of the highest level and great tradition. Thus, the acceptance of the new Italian style was late, and the Gothic decorations remained in place for a long time. Nevertheless, there were Flemish artists who travelled to Italy and returned, becoming "Italianists", spreading the new style. This was particularly true of the Academy of Haarlem and the school of Mechelen, important centres of the new trend. There, everything was done in the Italian manner, and there was even a Dutch Vasari, Carel Van Mander, who in 1604 published biographies of the illustrious painters of his country. Dimensions 79 cm.