Heilige Hieronymus Aemilianus deelt voedsel uit aan wezen 1748 - 1752

This etching by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, created between 1748 and 1752, depicts the Italian Saint Hieronymus Aemilianus distributing food to orphans. The saint is positioned centrally, his robes billowing and face etched with compassion as he interacts with the figures below. The composition, with its dramatic use of light and shadow, highlights the saint's charitable work and offers a powerful visual commentary on Christian values. The image includes a crucifix in the background, further reinforcing the religious context of the scene. This engraving is an example of Tiepolo’s ability to capture the emotion and drama of a religious story through a masterful use of line and shading.