Leeuwen- en leeuwinnenkop by Bernard Picart

Leeuwen- en leeuwinnenkop 1729

comic strip sketch

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

"Leeuwen- en leeuwinnenkop" (Lion and Lioness Heads) is a 1729 etching by Bernard Picart, a Dutch artist known for his intricate illustrations. The artwork depicts the heads of a male and female lion, rendered with meticulous detail. The contrasting postures of the animals, one facing forward and the other looking up, create a sense of dynamism. This small-scale print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Picart's skill in capturing the majestic beauty and power of nature.