Striding Lion
Replica Size: 20.8 x 11.5 x 20 cmReplica: resin-bonded bronze, base: wood
Original: Bronze
Jean Boulogne, called Giambologna (1529-1608)
In his images of animals Giambologna was able to achieve universality in his compositions equal to that in his human representations. In addition he was particularly good at characterizing the traits of a species. This lion was made in Florence aroung 1590.