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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.

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.

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