Reclining Lion c. 1660

"Reclining Lion" is a pen and ink drawing by Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn, dated c. 1660. This study, now in the Rijksmuseum, captures a powerful, yet resting, lion in a dynamic pose, showing Rembrandt's talent for rendering animal anatomy and expressive details. The drawing's loose, gestural lines create a sense of immediacy and capture the animal's powerful presence. This work exemplifies Rembrandt's mastery of pen and ink drawing and his fascination with animal subjects.