De Heilige Hieronymus in de woestijn 1661

This drawing, "De Heilige Hieronymus in de woestijn" (Saint Jerome in the Desert), by Moses ter Borch (1645–1667) is a depiction of the prominent saint Jerome, a translator of the Bible. The piece, which is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, features Jerome in a contemplative pose, reading a book under a tree while a lion lies at his feet. The drawing is done in a realistic style, with careful attention to detail in the figure's anatomy and the depiction of light and shadow. The use of black and white creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, adding to the solemnity of the scene.