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

This pen-and-ink drawing from the 16th century depicts an elevation of a furniture support featuring a winged lion motif. The design, likely intended for a piece of furniture, showcases the intricate detail and artistry of the Renaissance era, with the artist capturing the muscular structure and powerful presence of the lion through delicate lines and shading. The drawing, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, is a testament to the importance of design in the visual arts during this period.