hond, leeuw en olifant in een kooi 1602

"Hond, Leeuw en Olifant in een Kooi" (Dog, Lion and Elephant in a Cage) is an etching by the Italian artist Antonio Tempesta (1555-1630). It depicts a fierce battle between a dog and a lion, while a dead elephant lies in the background. This scene, made in 1602, reflects a popular theme of the Renaissance and Baroque periods: the representation of animals in combat. The print captures the raw power and intensity of the struggle through Tempesta's detailed and expressive lines. This image is a testament to the artistry of animal illustration and highlights the artist's skill in depicting both the physical and emotional aspects of animal behavior.