Saint Jerome 

This painting, "Saint Jerome" by Anthony van Dyck, depicts the biblical figure of Saint Jerome, a theologian and translator, in a moment of focused writing. Seated in a cave-like setting, Jerome is partially clothed in a crimson robe and is intently focused on a scroll before him. A lion, his traditional companion, rests at his feet, symbolizing Jerome's tamed passions. The composition emphasizes the figure's physicality and the dramatic use of light and shadow, characteristic of van Dyck's Baroque style.