Heilige Hieronymus 1666 - 1707

Gérard Edelinck's etching, *Heilige Hieronymus* (1666-1707) is a detailed and evocative portrait of Saint Jerome, a prominent figure in early Christianity. The etching depicts Jerome in his traditional setting, a cave, with his lion companion at his side. He sits at his writing desk, pen in hand, surrounded by his books and a skull, a reminder of mortality. The inscription, "Quantum quisque timet, tantum fugit," (As much as anyone fears, so much they flee), reflects the saint's contemplative nature and devotion to spiritual pursuits. This etching is a powerful example of Edelinck's mastery of line and detail, capturing the quiet intensity of the saint's intellectual pursuits.