Who painted Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure was painted by Allart van Everdingen in 1662.

Where can I see Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure?

Museum-quality prints of Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure

Allart van Everdingen , 1662

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure 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 Tells of Hidden Treasure is a 1662 print by Allart van Everdingen, a Dutch painter and printmaker. The work is a black-and-white etching that illustrates a scene from the medieval Reynard the Fox fables.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a fox standing on its hind legs, addressing a lion and a cow, likely recounting the location of buried treasure. The fox's pose and the animals' calm demeanor evoke a theatrical atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The print features a dramatic composition, with the fox's raised front paws emphasizing its narrative role. The scene is set against a backdrop of a village with a church spire and trees, rendered in a detailed, etched style.

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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.