1475
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Samson and the Lion is a 1475 ink by Israhel van Meckenem, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a man with curly hair, wearing a hat and a tunic, sitting on a rock. He is holding a lion's head in his hands, with the lion's body lying on the ground below him. The man's facial expression is one of determination, and his posture suggests that he is in the midst of a struggle. In the background, there are some buildings visible, but they are not the main focus of the image. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tension and conflict, as the man appears to be wrestling with the lion. The image is an engraving, and the use of cross-hatching techniques creates a sense of depth and texture. The artist's use of light and shadow adds to the dramatic effect of the scene. For more information on the technique used in this image, look up "engraving".
Israhel van Meckenem (c. 1445 – 10 November 1503), also known as Israhel van Meckenem the Younger, was a German printmaker and goldsmith, perhaps of a Dutch family origin. He was the most prolific engraver of the…
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