A Lion in a Landscape
1750
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a lion walking through a dim, shadowy landscape. The lion’s fur is thick and textured, with a mane that stands out in patches of light. Its mouth is open, teeth visible, and the ground beneath its paws looks rough and uneven. The painting uses strong contrasts between light and dark to shape the lion’s form. The background is mostly dark, making the lion stand out sharply. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
