Lion Attacking a Stallion

late 16th or early 17th century

Antonio Susini, probably after a model by Giovanni Bologna

Associated Names
Antonio Susini

Artist, Italian, active 1572, died 1624

Giovanni Bologna

Artist After, Flemish, 1529 - 1608

The sculpture depicts a lion attacking a horse. The lion is positioned atop the horse, with its mane flowing around its face and its paws pressing down on the horse's body. The horse's legs are bent and its head is turned to the side. The sculpture is crafted from a dark material, likely bronze, with detailed textures on both animals. The composition conveys a dramatic interaction between the two animals.

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Bibliography

2004

  • Radcliffe, Anthony and Nicholas Penny. Art of the Renaissance Bronze, 1500-1650. London, 2004: 155, 180-183, repro. no. 29.

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