H. Paulus lezend in een boek c. 1596

This engraving by Zacharias Dolendo, created around 1596, depicts Saint Paul, a prominent figure in early Christianity, immersed in reading. The circular composition highlights the subject, with Saint Paul's intense focus emphasized by his hand resting on the open book. The inscription "S. PAULVS SERVVS IESV CHRISTI VOCATVS APOS" (Saint Paul, servant of Jesus Christ, called apostle) further identifies the figure. This detailed depiction of Saint Paul engaging in a quiet moment of study exemplifies the artist's meticulous style, common in 16th-century engravings. The engraving is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.