Who painted The Lion Hunt?

The Lion Hunt was painted by Vicencio Carducho in 1608.

Where can I see The Lion Hunt?

The Lion Hunt is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Lion Hunt?

The Lion Hunt is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

The Lion Hunt

Vicencio Carducho , 1608

The Lion Hunt is a chalk drawing by the Renaissance artist Vicencio Carducho. It dates from 1608 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Lion Hunt is a drawing by Vicencio Carducho, created in 1608. It is executed in black chalk with washes on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a group of mounted hunters pursuing a lion through a rugged, wooded terrain. The dynamic pose of the lion and the loose rendering of the horses and riders convey a sense of energetic movement.

Technique & Style

The use of black chalk and brown, rose, and green washes gives the drawing a soft, earthy quality. The application of grid lines indicates that it was a preparatory study for a larger composition, intended to be transferred to another surface.