The sculpture depicts a lion attacking a horse. The lion is positioned atop the horse, with its mane flowing around its face and its paws pressing down on the horse's body. The horse's legs are bent and its head is turned to the side. The sculpture is crafted from a dark material, likely bronze, with detailed textures on both animals. The composition conveys a dramatic interaction between the two animals.

Lion Attacking a Stallion

late 16th or early 17th century

Medium: bronze
Classification: Sculpture
Period: 1501 to 1550
Image size: 12300 × 9840px

Description

The sculpture depicts a lion attacking a horse. The lion is positioned atop the horse, with its mane flowing around its face and its paws pressing down on the horse's body. The horse's legs are bent and its head is turned to the side. The sculpture is crafted from a dark material, likely bronze, with detailed textures on both animals. The composition conveys a dramatic interaction between the two animals.

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