Courtois voor koning Nobel 1866 - 1939

This drawing, "Courtois voor koning Nobel" (1866-1939), by Bernard Willem Wierink, is a depiction of a lion surrounded by three smaller animals. The lion sits majestically, while the smaller animals appear to be bowing or cowering before it. The artwork is executed in a detailed and meticulous style, with the lion's fur rendered with fine lines and washes. This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of Wierink's illustrative style, which blended naturalism with symbolic imagery.