Hoofd van een leeuw 1864 - 1909

pencil drawn

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pencil sketch

pencil drawing

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

initial sketch

This detailed etching by Dutch artist Jan van Essen depicts a lion’s head, showcasing the artist’s exceptional skill in rendering animal anatomy. Created between 1864 and 1909, the artwork showcases the artist’s signature style of precise detail and subtle shading, bringing the lion’s powerful gaze and majestic mane to life. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into van Essen's meticulous approach and artistic mastery.