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Lion Hunt

Schelte Adams Bolswert after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a battle scene involving humans and animals. The scene shows warriors on horseback and foot soldiers fighting, with a lion in the center. The composition is dynamic, with figures in various poses conveying motion and tension. Horses have flowing manes and the figures are dressed in classical or ancient attire. The sky is lightly detailed, providing a backdrop for the action in the foreground.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
7062 × 5109 px
Public Domain
Yes
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