Drie schetsen van een leeuw en een man met een mijter op 1640 - 1677

"Drie schetsen van een leeuw en een man met een mijter op" (Three sketches of a lion and a man with a mitre) is a work on paper by Anthonie van Borssom, a Dutch painter and draughtsman. Created sometime between 1640 and 1677, this drawing showcases van Borssom's talent for capturing the essence of his subject matter with a few simple strokes. The work consists of three sketches depicting a lion in various poses, with a fourth sketch of a man wearing a mitre, which suggests a possible religious context. The artist's use of hatching and shading creates a sense of volume and depth, revealing a skilled hand. The overall impression of this work is one of quick but careful observation, demonstrating van Borssom's skill in both animal and human anatomy.