Bernard Picart

A lion lying down, 1729

About the object

Picart's »Recueïl de Lions« (collection of 42 lion motifs) includes both etchings based on his own designs, as well as drawings by Charles Le Brun, Albrecht Dürer and Rembrandt - like this recumbent lion. The result is a comprehensive, almost scientific picture book of these animals.

Object information

Title

A lion lying down

People/Origin

Bernard Picart (1673 - 1733, Artist) GND

Bernard Picart (1673 - 1733, Etching) GND

Rembrandt (1606 - 1669, Founder) GND

Rembrandt (1606 - 1669, Designer) GND

Object Type

Graphic Art

Dating

1729

Place

Amsterdam (Herstellungsort)

Inscriptions

Bez. u. l. im Bild: D. - u. r. im Bild: 2. - u. l.: Rembrand del. B. Picart sculp.

Carrier Material

Büttenpapier

Technique

Radierung

Dimensions

Height 181,00 mm, Width 237,00 mm
Height 181,00 mm, Width 237,00 mm (Blatt)
Height 123,00 mm, Width 175,00 mm (Platte)

Keywords

Kunst, Graphik, Druckgraphik, Löwe, Tierdarstellung, Graphik

Inventory Number

G 1496

Museum

Augustinermuseum

Location

Nicht ausgestellt

Access

Altbestand Josef Lienhart

Collector

Josef Lienhart (1934) GND

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Bernard Picart

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