Heilige Hiëronymus 1666 - 1711

This etching by Louis de Deyster, titled "Heilige Hiëronymus" (Saint Jerome) was created between 1666 and 1711. The piece depicts the saint, a prominent figure in the early church, seated and contemplating in his study. He is characterized by his long beard and bare chest, and his posture suggests deep thought. A lion lies at his feet, a symbol of Jerome's taming of wild nature through his spiritual discipline. The composition is typical of Baroque art, with dramatic lighting and a sense of depth achieved through the use of hatching and cross-hatching techniques.