A lion, dragon and fox fighting each other, boats on the sea in the background, an oval composition 1515 - 1600

This anonymous 16th-century engraving, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, presents a dynamic scene of a lion, dragon, and fox engaged in a fierce battle. The composition is set within an oval frame, with a distant seascape featuring ships in the background. The detailed rendering of the animals and the use of cross-hatching create a sense of depth and movement, adding to the dramatic tension of the scene. The work exemplifies the popular Renaissance interest in natural history and the symbolic meanings attributed to animals, making it a captivating piece for art lovers and those interested in the history of engraving.