Artwork
Reynard the Fox: Reynard Asks Permission to Confess
Reynard the Fox: Reynard Asks Permission to Confess 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 Asks Permission to Confess is a 1662 print by Allart van Everdingen, a Dutch painter and printmaker. It is an etching that belongs to a series based on the medieval Reynard the Fox tales.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tense scene from the Reynard cycle, where the fox, in a submissive pose, seeks to confess. A rooster appears agitated, while dogs react to the fox's presence, creating a dramatic interaction among the animals.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, drawing the viewer's eye into the forest scene. The contrast between light and dark areas adds dimensionality to the image, emphasizing the central figures of the fox, rooster, and dogs.
History & Provenance
Created in 1662, the print is now held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, exemplifying the artistic output of the Dutch Golden Age.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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