Who painted Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself?

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

Where can I see Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself

Allart van Everdingen , 1662

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself 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: Reynard Exonerates Himself is a 1662 etching by Allart van Everdingen, a Dutch painter and printmaker. The work is part of a series based on the medieval Reynard the Fox narrative.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a scene from the Reynard the Fox tale, showing the fox defending himself in a crowded, wooded setting. The image is populated by various animals, including a dog, rooster, and cat, all entangled with one another.

Technique & Style

Van Everdingen employed sharp lines and shading to convey a sense of movement and drama. The black-and-white print's detailed rendering of the animals and foliage creates a dynamic, chaotic atmosphere.

History & Provenance

The print is now held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

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.