Leeuw en leeuwin 1917

"Leeuw en leeuwin" (Lion and Lioness), a 1917 lithograph by Dutch artist Bernard Willem Wierink, depicts a majestic lion and lioness standing in a rocky, desert landscape. The detailed, realistic rendering of the animals' muscular forms and their dignified postures convey a sense of power and authority. This artwork showcases Wierink's mastery of animal portraiture and the use of subtle tonal variations to achieve a sense of depth and dimension. The lithograph is a beautiful example of the naturalist style popular in the early 20th century.