This detail of prehistoric rhinoceroses is part of a naturalistically painted scene that includes lions, bison, and a mammoth moving across a huge cave wall. The overlapping of figures creates a sense of depth, and the repetition of shapes and bold lines, as seen in the rhino horns, makes the work dynamic.
For a virtual tour and numerous photographs of the Chauvet Cave, visit the following site:
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/chauvet/en/index.html