Leeuwenkop 1809 - 1837

"Leeuwenkop" (Lion's Head) is a detailed pen and ink drawing by Pieter Bartholomeusz Barbiers, a Dutch artist who lived from 1772-1837. Created between 1809 and 1837, the artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a lion's head in profile. Barbiers' masterful use of line and shading creates a realistic representation of the animal's mane and facial features, highlighting the lion's power and majesty. This drawing exemplifies Barbiers' talent for capturing the beauty and detail of the natural world.