De heilige Hieronymus in de wildernis 1597

This engraving by Raffaello Guidi, titled “De heilige Hieronymus in de wildernis”, depicts Saint Jerome in a solitary landscape. The saint, a prominent figure in the early church, is shown in a contemplative pose, with his bible and a skull at his feet. The scene reflects Jerome's life of austerity and devotion. Guidi’s detail in the depiction of the saint’s facial features and the landscape contributes to the realistic and expressive quality of the work. The engraving, completed in 1597, is an example of the artistic flourishing of the Italian Baroque period and is now housed at the Rijksmuseum.