A Bestiary for Saint Jerome: Animal Symbolism in European Religious Art (SIGNED) [signed] [first edition]

This is a comprehensive survey of art pieces depicting the legend of Saint Jerome and the sixty plus identifiable animals found in these works. Art works are studied ranging from the Middle Ages through the baroque period, and discusses how secular and religious themes merged in these visual depictions. Over 200 illustrated plates in black-and-white are included, along with a book review tipped-into the last blank. Contains a bibliography and appendix . Head and tail of spine slightly shelfworn. With the pencil signature of Gavin Bridson. 380 pages. cloth, dust jacket. 4to..