Saint Jerome in His Study 1514

Albrecht Dürer's 1514 engraving, *Saint Jerome in His Study*, depicts the 4th-century scholar Saint Jerome translating the Bible. The scene is set within a room with a large window, a table, a chair, and a sleeping lion, signifying Jerome's devotion to solitude and study. The engraving showcases Dürer's mastery of detail and realistic representation, particularly in the intricate depiction of the lion. The image is a powerful testament to the importance of scholarship and the pursuit of knowledge.