Heilige Hieronymus en de leeuw 1660

This 1660 drawing by Moses ter Borch, titled "Heilige Hieronymus en de leeuw" (Saint Jerome and the Lion), is a striking depiction of the saint in a cave setting, kneeling in prayer before a book. A lion lies calmly nearby, referencing a traditional story where Jerome tamed the beast. The artist captures the scene with a masterful use of chiaroscuro, highlighting the saint's figure and creating a sense of solitude and spiritual focus. The artwork is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, providing a poignant example of ter Borch's talent for detailed and evocative drawings.