Heilige Hieronymus 1561

"Heilige Hieronymus" is a 1561 engraving by Flemish artist Philips Galle. The print depicts Saint Jerome, a renowned theologian and biblical scholar, seated at a table, writing, with a lion at his side. Jerome's association with the lion originates from a legend about his taming a lion that had been injured by a thorn. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam and measures 194 mm by 151 mm. This artwork is a prime example of Renaissance-era engravings, capturing the devotional fervor of the time and offering a visual testament to the importance of scholarship and religious devotion.