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Daniel in the Lions' Den

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a man surrounded by lions in a den. The man is kneeling and looking up with his hands in prayer. Above him, three figures are standing. The background shows a bright sun shining. The drawing is framed with detailed etching typical of historical religious artworks. Below the illustration, there is text providing context for the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1549
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3353 × 3432 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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