Artwork
A Lion Hunt
A Lion Hunt is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jonas Suyderhoff. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:across bottom in plate: P.P. Rubens Pinxit. I. Syderhoef Sculpsit / In adfectus et Venerationis Pignus Idoneum Leoninam Venationem Iudoco Van der Graft Cognato Suo Mathematicae artis cultori / P. Soutman Editor D.D.D. / Cum Privil. Sa. Ca. M. / P. Soutman Excud
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Overview
A Lion Hunt is an engraving on laid paper created by Jonas Suyderhoff in 1650.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a chaotic battle scene between men on horseback, armed with spears, and a lion and leopard. The figures wear turbans and robes, suggesting an exotic or Eastern setting. A bystander observes the conflict from a distance, adding to the scene's complexity.
Technique & Style
The engraving is characterized by detailed, realistic rendering and intricate cross-hatching, which creates texture and depth. Dramatic lighting and shadow emphasize the central conflict, exemplifying the intense emotional qualities of Baroque art.
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