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Reynard the Fox: Reynard Chasing Hens

Allart van Everdingen , 1662

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Chasing Hens, by Allart van Everdingen, 1662
Reynard the Fox: Reynard Chasing Hens, by Allart van Everdingen, 1662

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Chasing Hens 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

A fox in a red coat chases hens in a barnyard. Hens scatter. A rooster stands frozen in the chaos.

This scene comes from a medieval Dutch tale. Reynard the Fox was a trickster who outsmarted everyone. Van Everdingen shows the fox at his worst—violent and sneaky.

Look up Allart van Everdingen (Dutch, 1621–1675) to see more of his wild animal scenes.

Overview

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Chasing Hens is a 1662 print by Allart van Everdingen, a Dutch painter and printmaker. The work is an etching that depicts a chaotic barnyard scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print illustrates a scene from a medieval Dutch tale about Reynard the Fox, a trickster character. Here, Reynard is shown in a violent and sneaky pursuit of hens, highlighting a darker aspect of his nature.

Technique & Style

Van Everdingen was known for his skill in etching and mezzotint, techniques he used to create detailed and expressive animal scenes. Reynard Chasing Hens reflects his ability to capture dynamic movement and narrative tension.

History & Provenance

Created during the Dutch Golden Age, the print is now held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Allart van Everdingen

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.

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