The Lion of Judah
The Lion of Judah
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An intimate 30 x 40 cm oil painting, of a hooded lion in profile against a stark black background, executed in a style of contemporary realism and dramatic chiaroscuro. The composition features a lifelike lion's face adorned in a rough, woven burlap hood, with a strong side-light illuminating the textures of its muzzle, whiskers, and thoughtful eye to create a majestic yet humble portrait of the Lion of Judah.
Artwork details
- Size: 30 x 40cm (12"x 16")
- Canvas depth: (1.6cm / 0.59")
- Medium: Oil paint
- Surface: Linen-treated canvas
- Date of creation: 14th June 2026
- Varnish: Gamblin Gamvar Satin varnish (12 September 2026)
About the painting
I wanted to create a painting of Jesus with a lion, to represent The Lion of Judah, but I was given this idea, of a portrait of a Lion in Jesus’s hood, combining the two in one. The Lion is in profile, wearing the same type of hood I used from previous paintings of Jesus, symbolic of first century clothing. From this angle he looks almost human (anthropomorphic). He is deep in thought, looking to the future with confidence and the quiet strength of a top predator, the king of kings.
In Revelation 5:5, it connects Jesus to the Messianic prophecies of the Old Testament, declaring His victory over sin and death: "Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.'"
As Jacob in Genesis 49:9-10, also blesses his son Judah and compares his lineage to a lion. "Judah is a lion’s cub; you have returned from the prey, my son. Like a lion he crouches and lies down, like a lioness—who dares to rouse him? The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he to whom it belongs shall come..." (Genesis 49:9-10).
Reference image
Created with AI (Midjourney) and modified in Photoshop. The painting is an interpretation of several reference images.
Ready to Hang
As framing is a personal choice, please note that all paintings are sold and shipped as unframed, as standard shipping practice for Painted canvases.
This painting features a 2cm gallery-wrap profile and arrives ready to hang, unframed with D-rings and high-quality picture wire on the back of the wooden stretcher bars. The edges are cleanly hand-painted, arriving completely ready to hang on your wall, without a frame.
Framing
If you prefer a framed look, it is perfectly suited for a standard canvas float frame, which can be easily fitted by any local high-street framer. The D-rings can be unscrewed for the purpose of framing.
Sizes are overall, please check final measurements on arrival, for framing.
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Statement of use
This original artwork was created for sale. The artist reserves the right to make copies of the original.