1594
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Lion Fighting two Beasts is a 1594 by Nicolaes de Bruyn, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image depicts a scene of a lion fighting two beasts. The lion is positioned in the center, facing right, with its mouth open and teeth bared. It is being attacked by a dragon-like creature on the left and a lion-like creature on the right. The background is dark, with some trees and foliage visible. The lion's fur is depicted in detail, with texture and shading that gives it a lifelike appearance. The dragon-like creature has a long tail and claws, while the lion-like creature has a similar appearance to the central lion. The image is a dynamic and intense depiction of a battle between three fierce animals. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Nicolaes de Bruyn.
Nicolaes de Bruyn (Antwerp, 1571 – Rotterdam, 1656) was a Flemish engraver, who after training in Antwerp was active in the Dutch Republic.
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