
Lion Devouring a Doe
Prieur, Barthélemy · French
late 16th or early 17th century
- Medium
- bronze
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1501 to 1550
- Image size
- 10872 × 8698px
Description
The sculpture depicts a lion overpowering a wild boar. The lion is pressing down the boar with its paw and biting into its body. The figures of both animals are intricately detailed, showing the powerful muscles and features of the lion and the rounded shape and limbs of the boar. The sculpture is made of dark brown bronze, giving it a smooth and polished finish. The stance and expression of the lion convey a sense of dominance as it stands over the boar. The sculpture captures the moment of the lion’s conquest, emphasizing the contrast between the lion’s mane and form against the boar.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).