Daniel in the Lion's Den
- Artist
- Peter Paul Rubens
- Date
- c.1615
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Religious painting
"Daniel in the Lion's Den" is a masterful religious painting by Peter Paul Rubens, created around 1615 and displayed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. This Baroque artwork vividly captures the biblical story of Daniel, a Jewish prophet who was cast into a den of lions for defying a royal decree. Despite the danger, Daniel's unwavering faith in God saved him. Painted on canvas using rich oil paints, Rubens' dynamic composition and dramatic lighting exemplify the emotional intensity characteristic of the Baroque style.
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