Artwork
A Leopard and Two Lions
A Leopard and Two Lions is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Adriaen Collaert. It dates from 1597 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Leopard and Two Lions is an engraving on laid paper created by Adriaen Collaert around 1597.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a leopard and two lions in a landscape with a village by a river, featuring people on horseback and tending fields. The scene is populated with trees and rocky cliffs, rendered with sharp lines and shading.
Technique & Style
The engraving employs tiny parallel lines to create shadows and texture, particularly on the animals' fur, giving it a thick and realistic appearance.
Artist & collection
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