Daniel in the Lion’s Den
1584
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1584
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a rocky cave with a sleeping man inside, surrounded by lions. Outside, a distant town sits on a hill. Birds and flowers decorate the border, framing the scene. The lines are sharp, and the shadows are made with tiny crisscross marks. The sleeping man is Daniel, a biblical figure thrown into a den of lions. The artist used fine lines to create depth and texture in the rocks and animals. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one made prints.
