Den hellige Hieronymus ved et stynet piletræ 1512

"Den hellige Hieronymus ved et stynet piletræ" (Saint Jerome in Penitence) is a 1512 engraving by German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer. It portrays Saint Jerome, a church father and translator of the Bible, in a state of deep contemplation. The figure is rendered with a high level of realism, capturing the depth of Jerome's faith and intellectual pursuits. This artwork exemplifies Dürer's skill in using line and shading to create a sense of depth and volume. The composition, featuring a lion, evokes the legendary story of Jerome taming the beast. It is a testament to Dürer's mastery of engraving and his ability to convey a complex narrative in a single image. This artwork, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a fine example of Northern Renaissance art.