Epiphanius als kluizenaar after 1594

This engraving by Charles van Boeckel, created after 1594, depicts the hermit Saint Epiphanius reading a book while seated beneath a tree. The image is set in a mountainous landscape, with a small village nestled in the valley below. Saint Epiphanius, dressed in a robe, is depicted in detail, while the figures in the background are less defined, emphasizing the focus on the saint's devotion to his studies. This print exemplifies the use of engraving to convey religious themes and the importance of solitary contemplation, themes that would have resonated with contemporary audiences.