Kop van een liggende leeuwin 1878 - 1913

"Kop van een liggende leeuwin" (Head of a Reclining Lioness), an etching by Dutch artist Joseph Schippers, depicts a lioness in close-up, captured with striking realism. Created between 1878 and 1913, the artwork showcases Schippers' mastery of detail, evident in the intricate depiction of the lioness's fur and the subtle play of light and shadow across her face. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a captivating study of animal anatomy and a glimpse into Schippers' keen observation of the natural world.