Studies van twee leeuwen 1792 - 1810

This detailed pencil and wash drawing, created between 1792 and 1810, depicts two lions by Dutch artist Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk. Van Troostwijk, who lived a tragically short life (1782-1810), is known for his skillful depictions of animals, especially lions. This drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies his talent with its precise rendering of the lions' fur and their powerful expressions. The study of animals was a popular subject in the Netherlands during the 18th and 19th centuries, and this drawing is a fine example of that trend.