Lion Attacking a Stallion

Antonio Susini, probably after a model by Giovanni Bologna

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a lion attacking a horse. The lion is positioned atop the horse, with its mane flowing around its face and its paws pressing down on the horse's body. The horse's legs are bent and its head is turned to the side. The sculpture is crafted from a dark material, likely bronze, with detailed textures on both animals. The composition conveys a dramatic interaction between the two animals.