Saint Jerome 

This painting by Flemish Baroque artist Anthony van Dyck depicts Saint Jerome, a 4th century scholar and translator of the Bible, in a moment of contemplation and study. The artwork is characteristic of van Dyck's style with its dramatic chiaroscuro lighting and meticulous attention to detail. The focus is on Saint Jerome, his face etched with age and concentration as he holds a scroll and is accompanied by a lion and an angel. This depiction of the saint with a lion, often attributed to a story in which Jerome removed a thorn from a lion's paw, is a popular motif in art and symbolises his strength and fortitude. The painting is a testament to van Dyck's talent in capturing both the physical and spiritual essence of his subject.