De heilige Hieronymus Aemiliani 1734 - 1787

"De heilige Hieronymus Aemiliani" is an engraving by Antonio Baratta, dating from 1734 to 1787. It depicts a portrait of Saint Jerome Emiliani, a 16th-century Italian priest who founded the Somascan Order. He is shown in prayer, his hands clasped together. On the table in front of him are various objects, including a crucifix, a chain and a key, which symbolize his life of service to the poor and orphaned. Baratta's engraving is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture, capturing the saint's devout and contemplative expression. The piece is an example of Baroque art.