Renato and the Lion for More Information, Please Visit: by Barbara Dilorenzo

Renato and the Lion for More Information, Please Visit: by Barbara Dilorenzo

Renato And The Lion For more information, please visit: By Barbara DiLorenzo www.renatoandthelion.com The Italian lion in Renato Most likely the lions were and the Lion is based on not protected during the a real sculpture, carved in war, as there were so 1598 by Flaminio Vacca. many other important This lion lives in Florence, monuments to take care across the steps from of–but records of exactly his friend–affectionately what was protected could referred to as the Ancient have been lost in the great Lion. The two lions flood of 1966. In this story, guard the steps to the Vacca’s lion was important outdoor sculpture exhibit, to Renato, which is why he the Loggia dei Lanzei. worked so hard to protect Together, they are known him before he left Italy. as the Medici lions, though they look very different A lion is a symbol of from one another. Can you protection. In nearby spot the artist’s signature? Venice, St. Mark’s Lion It appears a few times in was left uncovered in the book as well. World War I to give hope to the people. The American lion is also real, and guards the steps to the New York Public Library. The sculptor Edward Clark Potter created twin lions for the 1911 dedication of the library. Originally nicknamed Leo Astor and Leo Lenox after the library founders, their names changed again during the Great Depression of the 1930’s. Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia nicknamed our lion Fortitude, and his twin, Patience. The line artwork for this coloring page was designed by artist Christine Colpitts, modeled on artwork from the book. To find out more about Christine and her beautiful artwork, please visit: www.clcuriouscreation.com. .

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