“**Lion Attacking a Horse**” is a brass sculpture created by the artist **Giambologna** during the **Mannerism (Late Renaissance)** period. Currently housed in the **Walters Art Museum** in **Baltimore, MD, US**, this artwork exemplifies the dynamic and expressive qualities typical of Mannerist sculpture.
The artwork vividly captures a dramatic and intense scene where a lion, with ferocious energy, is depicted overpowering a horse. Giambologna’s skillful use of brass lends a sense of fluidity and movement to the static medium, offering a striking realism to the musculature and tension between the attacking lion and the struggling horse. The intricate details, especially in the lion’s mane and the horse’s anatomy, showcase the artist’s mastery in depicting dynamic forms and emotions. The sculpture not only emphasizes the raw power and fierceness of nature but also serves as a testament to the artist’s technical prowess and imaginative vision during the late Renaissance.
