Heilige Paulus biddend bij een graf after 1598

"Heilige Paulus biddend bij een graf" is an etching by Flemish artist Thomas de Leu, created after 1598. The image depicts Saint Paul kneeling in prayer before a tomb in a darkened, vaulted room with a single source of light emanating from a burning candle mounted on the wall. De Leu utilizes strong chiaroscuro to highlight the figure of Saint Paul, placing emphasis on his devotion. The viewer's eye is drawn towards the saint's clasped hands and bowed head. The inscription below the image provides context, suggesting that Saint Paul is praying in the tomb of a pirate. This depiction is a visual representation of the sanctity of the Christian faith.