St Jerome Reading in his Study c. 1650 - 1655

Willem Drost's "St Jerome Reading in his Study" is a pen and ink drawing depicting the biblical scholar St Jerome in a study. The work, created between 1650 and 1655, captures Jerome in a moment of contemplation as he reads, illuminated by a candle. The drawing uses expressive lines to depict the figure of St Jerome, highlighting his devotion and the sense of solitude surrounding him. The work offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a scholar and the power of faith, themes often explored in Drost's art.