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REMBRANDT Harmenszoon van Rijn: Lioness devouring a bird

🖼 Lioness devouring a bird, c. 1638
Charcoal with gray wash, on paper prepared with brown wash
126 × 239 cm
London, United Kingdom

A ferocious lioness tears into prey with raw intensity, rendered through bold etching lines and dramatic chiaroscuro. This rare animal study showcases Rembrandt's obsession with capturing violent nature and psychological drama beyond conventional portraiture.

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