Man in suit resting with lion on red velvet couch - AI Image Prompt

A cinematic medium-format shot of a man in a dark pinstripe suit sitting on an ornate red velvet couch with his eyes closed while stroking the back and mane of a large lion resting across his lap

Subject: A bearded man wearing aviator sunglasses, dressed elegantly in a blue-grey suit jacket over a black shirt

Other Subjects: a majestic male lion with a thick golden-brown mane sleeping peacefully on the couch between the man's legs. 

Clothing: Dark pinstripe suit jacket and trousers, open-collared black dress shirt underneath. 

Action: The man has his eyes closed in a relaxed state as one hand rests gently on the top of the lion's back while the other supports its head against the armrest; the lion is curled up comfortably with its body spanning across both subjects' laps. 

Environment: An opulent, dimly lit library or study featuring dark wood paneling, antique bookshelves filled with leather-bound books in the background, and a decorative fireplace mantel adorned with golden ornaments to the left. 

Lighting: Soft ambient light highlighting the textures of fur and fabric while casting gentle shadows that enhance depth; warm tones dominate the scene creating an intimate atmosphere. 

Camera: Medium close-up framing focused on the subjects from slightly above eye level emphasizing their connection without showing faces fully due to sunglasses closure.