''St. Jerome the Priest'' is a bronze statue, by
Ivan Meštrović
Ivan Meštrović (; 15 August 1883 – 16 January 1962) was a Croatian and Yugoslav sculptor, architect, and writer. He was the most prominent modern Croatian sculptor and a leading artistic personality in contemporary Zagreb. He studied at Pa ...
, located at 2343
Massachusetts Avenue,
Northwest, Washington, D.C.
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Ivan Meštrović donated this work to the Croatian Franciscan Fathers, who commissioned it as
Saint Jerome
Jerome (; ; ; – 30 September 420), also known as Jerome of Stridon, was an early Christian priest, confessor, theologian, translator, and historian; he is commonly known as Saint Jerome.
He is best known for his translation of the Bible ...
. Jerome was born on the territory of modern
Croatia
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. This Meštrović statue was originally located at the Franciscan Fathers' Abbey on 1359 Monroe Street, N.E., Washington, D.C., and was later moved to the front of the
Croatian Embassy on
Embassy Row
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.
The inscription reads:
(On front of base:)
See also
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List of public art in Washington, D.C., Ward 2
References
External links
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* http://dcmemorials.com/index_indiv0001560.htm
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Jerome
Jerome (; ; ; – 30 September 420), also known as Jerome of Stridon, was an early Christian presbyter, priest, Confessor of the Faith, confessor, theologian, translator, and historian; he is commonly known as Saint Jerome.
He is best known ...
Monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C.
Outdoor sculptures in Washington, D.C.
Sculptures by Ivan Meštrović
Sculptures of men in Washington, D.C.
Statues in Washington, D.C.
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