Daniel in the Lion's Den | Briton Rivière | 1872 Select Size:36" x 24" Bathed in a warm

Bathed in a warm

while showcasing his innovative approach to composition and expression

seated on a crimson cushion as she gazes toward the canal below

an hourglass

Daniel in the Lion's Den | Briton Rivière | 1872 Select Size:36" x 24" Bathed in a warmAbout 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