April | 2013 | krunigbruner

Lions in art

Lions can be symbols of power, strength, pride, courage and even gentleness. It’s no wonder that artists have struggled to capture the essence of such a magnificent beast. And yet some attempts seem particularly shaky. Here, for your beginning-of-the-week enjoyment are ten of the most questionable attempts and portraying the king of the jungle.

1. The rubber stamp of doom

When it comes to images of lions, the story of Daniel and the lions’ den has provided a template for weirdness for generations of artists. Here it seems like Daniel could have crushed these two miniature horses using only the power of his enormous hands.

2. Flower power

Daniel looking glum while being licked by two unrecognizable creatures. Points for efforts for including the manes, though these do look at bit like pot bellied pigs in wigs.

3. Misery loves company

This attempt is actually quite like how you might picture…

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