Artwork
The Small Lion Hunt (with One Lion)
The Small Lion Hunt (with One Lion) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1629 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Small Lion Hunt (with One Lion) is an etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, created around 1629. It is a print that showcases the artist's experimentation with technique and composition.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a chaotic scene of a lion hunt, with dense foliage and twisted branches. A huntsman prepares to spear two lions, one standing and one crouching, amidst the tangled vegetation.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt employed a technique that allows ink to accumulate in lines, resulting in varied textures and edge qualities. This is evident in the rendering of the lions' fur and the trees' foliage, which appear rough and expressive.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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