Liggende leeuw bij drie cactussen 1931

"Liggende leeuw bij drie cactussen," a 1931 woodblock print by Dutch artist Bernard Willem Wierink, showcases a powerful lion lying amidst three stylized cactuses. Wierink, known for his masterful use of line and detail, employed vibrant colors to depict the majestic animal and the spiky desert flora. The artwork's composition, with the lion dominating the foreground and the cactuses filling the lower portion, creates a sense of strength and tranquility in the face of a harsh environment. The print, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to Wierink's artistic prowess and his keen observation of the natural world.