Staande leeuw 1649

"Staande Leeuw" is an etching created by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1649. The piece depicts a lion standing in profile, its powerful muscles and thick mane meticulously rendered in detail. Hollar, a prolific artist known for his precise and detailed etchings, captures the animal's majestic presence with great skill. This work, held in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Hollar's talent for naturalistic depiction and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects through masterful use of line and shading.