The Small Lion Hunt c. 1629

"The Small Lion Hunt" is an etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, a Dutch master of the Baroque era, created around 1629. The etching depicts a dynamic scene of a lion hunt, with the lion laying on its back and a rider on horseback raising a spear to strike the final blow. Rembrandt’s masterful use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and movement, highlighting the dramatic tension of the hunt. The etching is a testament to Rembrandt’s early talent for capturing movement and emotion through the medium of printmaking.