This is a drawing of a scene involving a figure and a lion. The artwork portrays a figure with a draped garment around the waist, one shoulder exposed. The figure is walking to the left, holding a leash attached to a lion beside them. At their feet is a flame-like design. The background shows mountains, a river, and distant architecture. Trees with detailed foliage frame the scene. The drawing style is intricate, with fine lines and cross-hatching defining the elements in a tranquil yet wild landscape.

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Fortitude

Marco Dente (Italian, c. 1493 - 1527)

Medium: engraving
Classification: Print
Culture: Italian
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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