De heilige Hieronymus in de woestijn 1620 - 1692

"De heilige Hieronymus in de woestijn" is an etching by Pietro del Po, depicting Saint Jerome kneeling in prayer in the wilderness. The scene is characterized by dramatic contrasts: the saint’s muscular physique and the delicate, winged angel above him. The cross and skull are prominent symbols of Jerome’s penitence, while the lion at his feet alludes to the story of his taming of the beast. The image, created between 1620 and 1692, reflects the Baroque style with its emphasis on emotional intensity and dramatic composition. This print offers viewers a visual meditation on faith, devotion, and the power of the divine.