Kop van een leeuwin 1866 - 1939

"Kop van een leeuwin" (Head of a Lioness) is a woodcut by Dutch artist Bernard Willem Wierink. Created between 1866 and 1939, the artwork depicts a close-up view of a lioness's head, emphasizing its powerful and expressive features. Wierink was known for his skill in woodcutting and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases his detailed and intricate style, with the lioness's fur rendered with fine lines and the eyes particularly striking in their intensity.