H. Paulus als kluizenaar 1580 - 1625

"H. Paulus als kluizenaar," a 17th-century etching by Jan van Londerseel, depicts Saint Paul kneeling in prayer before a tomb in a colonnaded hall. The composition emphasizes the saint's devotion and isolation, highlighting the starkness of the space. Londerseel's meticulous detail in rendering the architectural elements and the saint's figure creates a sense of depth and realism. The inscription at the bottom of the print alludes to Saint Paul's repentance and his life as a hermit in Venice.