St. Jerome the Priest, Bronze sculpture at Embassy of Croatia, Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D.C., United States.
The bronze statue of St. Jerome the Priest stands 2.4 meters tall and 0.91 meters wide at the front of the Croatian Embassy on Embassy Row.
Ivan Meštrović created this significant bronze sculpture in 1954, initially placing it at the Franciscan Fathers' Abbey on Monroe Street before its relocation.
The sculpture represents Saint Jerome, a historical figure born in the territory of modern Croatia who translated the Bible into Latin for the Catholic Church.
Visitors can find this sculpture at 2343 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, featuring an inscription detailing St. Jerome's dates and the sculptor's name.
The base inscription identifies Saint Jerome as the Greatest Doctor of the Church, commemorating his contributions between 341 and 420 CE.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1954
Creator: Ivan Meštrović
GPS coordinates: 38.91360,-77.05200
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:09
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