Lion Fountains at the base of the Capitoline Ramp, Rome

Adriano de Bonis

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a lion in a reclined stance, with its head raised and front paws stretched out in front. The sculpture is crafted from a weathered dark stone material and placed on a rectangular stone pedestal in a paved area. In the background, stone steps ascend, complementing the classical aesthetic of the scene.