Black and white engraving of a man and a lion. The man is kneeling on the ground, half-naked with a cloth wrapped around his waist, and has a long beard and hair. He is holding a rock in his right hand. The lion is lying on the ground to his right, with its head turned towards him. In the background, there are trees, bushes, and a cliffside with a body of water and buildings in the distance. The man is St. Jerome, identifiable by the lion beside him, which according to his legend, he befriended.
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- 648 × 893 px
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