1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Studies of a Lion's Head is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, depicting Lion, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a lion's head from different angles. It's detailed and realistic, with loose lines and shading. The artist likely made these studies to practice drawing animals, which was a common skill for artists to learn during the Baroque period, and this kind of practice helped them get details just right. You can learn more about this technique by looking into cross-hatching.
Stefano della Bella (18 May 1610 – 12 July 1664) was an Italian draughtsman and printmaker known for etchings of a great variety of subjects, including military and court scenes, landscapes, and lively genre scenes.
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