The Small Lion Hunt, with One Lion

Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1629

Hunting scenes are a popular theme in art. They feature not only in tapestries and paintings, but also in series of prints. Rembrandt, too, was fascinated by them. In these three etchings, he attempts to capture the excitement and chaos of such violent encounters between men and animals. He further intensifies the drama by means of stark contrasts of light and dark.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-202
  • Dimensionsheight 158 mm x width 118 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • The small lion hunt (with one lion)
    • The Small Lion Hunt, with One Lion
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-OB-202

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 240

  • Catalogue reference

    • Hollstein Dutch 116-1(1)
    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 29-1(1)
    • Bartsch 116-1(1)

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Rembrandt van Rijn
    • after design by Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Dating

    c. 1629

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  • Physical description

    ets

  • Dimensions

    height 158 mm x width 118 mm


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