Unidentified, furniture support with winged lion motif, elevation 1500 - 1560

This pen and brown ink drawing on paper presents a winged lion motif intended as a furniture support. Its creator remains anonymous, lost to the vicissitudes of history. The winged lion, a hybrid creature, carries rich historical and cultural symbolism. Rooted in ancient mythology, it often embodies strength, courage, and divine authority. As a decorative element, the lion could signify power and protection, reflecting the owner's status and aspirations. Think of the emotional weight of adorning domestic spaces with such potent symbols; an assertion of identity, and perhaps a longing for the qualities the creature represents. As a furniture support, the lion transcends mere decoration; it embodies function and meaning, literally upholding domestic life. While this drawing maintains traditional representations, it also subtly transforms the narrative by bringing the mythical into the everyday. Consider how such motifs, laden with cultural significance, shape our understanding of identity, power, and place. This drawing invites us to reflect on the tangible and intangible elements that shape our lived experiences.