St. Jerome the Priest, (sculpture).

St. Jerome the Priest, (sculpture).

Mestrovic, Ivan, 1883-1962, sculptor.

St. Jerome the Priest, (sculpture).

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Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite.

Approx. H. 8 ft. x W. 3 ft.

(On front of base:) ST. JEROME THE PRIEST/ A.D. 341-420 / GREATEST DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH/I. MESTROVIC

Seated figure of St. Jerome with his head resting against his right hand and his left hand resting on the Bible in his lap.

Religion -- Saint -- St. Jerome

Object -- Written Matter -- Bible

Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington

Embassy of Croatia, 2343 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20008

Formerly located 1359 Monroe Street, N.E., Washington, District of Columbia

The sculpture was commissioned by the Croatian Franciscan Fathers, and was formerly located near their residence in Washington, D.C.

Inventory staff, 2006

Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 334.

Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 335.

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