Who painted Reynard the Fox?

Reynard the Fox was painted by Allart van Everdingen in 1662.

Where can I see Reynard the Fox?

Reynard the Fox is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Reynard the Fox?

Reynard the Fox is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Reynard the Fox

Allart van Everdingen , 1662

Reynard the Fox is a print by the Baroque artist Allart van Everdingen. It dates from 1662 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Reynard the Fox is a black-and-white etching created by Allart van Everdingen in 1662. It is a print that showcases the artist's skill in capturing expressive scenes from folklore and nature.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a fox standing on its hind legs, holding a stick, with a dog and a rabbit or hare in the surrounding forest landscape. The fox's human-like pose suggests it may symbolize a trickster or clever character, rather than just being a representation of the animal.

Technique & Style

Van Everdingen employed sharp lines and shading to bring the animals to life, creating a sense of drama and movement in the scene. The use of etching allowed for detailed textures and expressive figures, characteristic of the artist's work.

History & Provenance

Allart van Everdingen, baptized in 1621 and buried in 1675, was a Dutch Golden Age painter and printmaker. Reynard the Fox is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Allart van Everdingen

Allaert van Everdingen (Dutch pronunciation: ; bapt. 18 June 1621 – 8 November 1675 (buried)), was a Dutch Golden Age painter and printmaker in etching and mezzotint.