Daniel in the Lion's Den | Briton Rivière | 1872 Michelangelo Buonarroti the thickness of her beard

the thickness of her beard

possibly a leader or soldier

and the consequences of hubris

where domestic pets are depicted with both realism and a touch of sentimentality

as well as the landscapes and moods of his hometown of Ostend

Daniel in the Lion's Den | Briton Rivière | 1872 Michelangelo Buonarroti the thickness of her beardAbout the artwork: In this 1872 masterpiece, Rivire strips the scene of drama and miracles, choosing instead a moment of profound stillness. Daniel, barefoot and bound, stands with his back to the viewer, head bowed and hands calmly crossed behind him, surrounded by a pride of lions whose expressions range from curiosity to quiet restraint. The lionspainted with stunning anatomical accuracyappear unsettled yet subdued, their restraint almost more