Hercules Strangling the Lion of Nimes
1604
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1604
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a muscular man wrestling a lion. The lion’s fur is thick and tangled, while the man’s arms are wrapped tight around its neck. The background is full of swirling lines that look like wind or chaos. The artist used deep shadows and bold contrasts to make the struggle feel intense. The lines around the figures are sharp, almost like they’re carved into the page. Look up Baroque next to see more art that uses dramatic action and strong lighting.
