Twee leeuwen 1728

"Twee leeuwen" (Two Lions), an etching by Bernard Picart from 1728, depicts two lions in profile, each lying down in a naturalistic pose. The detailed rendering of the animals' anatomy, particularly the musculature and the textured fur, showcases Picart's mastery of etching techniques. The artist's keen observation of the animal kingdom is evident in the realistic portrayal of the lions' forms. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Picart's contribution to the field of animal studies in art.