Lion Hunt

About this work

This chaotic scene shows a group of men on horseback attacking lions and other wild animals. The riders wield swords and spears, their bodies twisted in dramatic action. Below them, fallen figures lie tangled with the beasts, while horses rear up in the chaos. The whole image is black and white, with sharp lines and heavy shading. The artist used a technique called cross-hatching to build up dark areas and create depth. This method involves layering crisscrossed lines to suggest shadows and movement. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists use simple lines to make complex scenes.