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Lion

Marcus de Bye, after Paulus Potter

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a lion in a natural landscape. The lion has a mane, teeth showing, a muscular body, and a curved tail with a tuft at the end. The setting includes trees, rocks, and mountains in the background. The drawing uses linework and shading to depict the lion and its environment.

Artwork Details

Date
1664
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
11577 × 8916 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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