1628
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Landscape with Lions Attacking a Cow is a 1628 oil by Roelant Savery, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
In the painting "Landscape with Lions Attacking a Cow", a dramatic scene unfolds in a lush, rocky landscape. Three lions, their manes and tails flowing, attack a brown cow, its mouth open in a silent scream. The cow's body is twisted, its legs splayed, as the lions grip its neck and side. In the background, a castle rises above the trees, while birds fly overhead, adding a sense of chaos to the scene. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of tension and energy, drawing the viewer's eye to the central struggle. The rocky outcroppings and foliage add depth and texture to the scene, while the castle in the distance provides a sense of scale and context. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro in his work.
Roelant Savery (or Roeland(t) Maertensz Saverij, or de Savery, or many variants; 1576 – buried 25 February 1639) was a Flanders-born Dutch Golden Age painter.
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