Een stier vechtend met een leeuw by Antonio Tempesta

Een stier vechtend met een leeuw 1600

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print, engraving

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baroque

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print

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pen sketch

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pencil sketch

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figuration

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line

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history-painting

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engraving

"Een stier vechtend met een leeuw" is an etching by the Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, dating back to 1600. This small print, measuring just 92mm by 130mm, depicts a dramatic scene of a bull overpowering a lion in a fierce struggle. Tempesta's masterful use of line creates a sense of dynamism and energy, capturing the intense moment of the fight. The artwork is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcasing the artist's talent in capturing animal anatomy and motion.

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