Schetsen van een leeuwtje 1918

"Schetsen van een leeuwtje" (Sketches of a Lion Cub) is a 1918 pencil drawing by Dutch artist Lambertus Zijl. The artwork, measuring 139 mm by 162 mm, features simplified linework depicting a group of lion cubs in a playful, almost abstract manner. Zijl's sketches are known for their gestural quality and focus on capturing the essence of the subject rather than its realistic detail. This particular drawing exemplifies his interest in capturing animal movements and expressions through a minimal yet expressive use of line.