Print (BM 1920,0420.33), Cornelis van Merlen, 1623-1624 (c.)

The lion hunt; four horsemen and two hunters on foot in fierce combat with two lions, the lion at right dragging a turbaned hunter from his horse, while another hunter is about to stab his dagger in the animal's belly, the lioness beyond with front paws outstretched; second state with address of merlen; after peter paul rubens. C. 1623-24 etching. Date: 1623-1624 (c.). Dimensions: Height: 463 mm (trimmed); Width: 641 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum.