The Lion Seeks Advice

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

This is a drawing of a group of animals in a natural setting. The artwork features a variety of animals, including a lion, a leopard, and several canines, possibly wolves or foxes, gathered in a woodland area. The animals are depicted with intricate detailing, highlighting their fur and bodily features. They appear to be calmly interacting or resting under the shade of a tree, with some of them standing and others sitting or lying down. The background includes trees and mountains, adding depth to the scene. The drawing uses a detailed line-work style to convey the textures and forms of the animals and the landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.166

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, Vol. (Le Renard, no. 7


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

Wikidata ID

Q65565069

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