Lion at Rest and Sketch of its Hind Quarters after 1650

"Lion at Rest and Sketch of its Hind Quarters" is a pen and ink drawing by Rembrandt van Rijn, created after 1650. It depicts a lion lying down, with its head resting on its paws. The drawing is characteristic of Rembrandt's style, with its use of hatching and cross-hatching to create a sense of volume and texture. The drawing is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Rembrandt van Rijn's animal studies are a testament to his mastery of light and shadow, capturing the lion’s powerful presence in a dynamic pose.