Artwork
Reynard the Fox: Reynard Appears at Court
Reynard the Fox: Reynard Appears at Court 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 Appears at Court is a 1662 etching by Allart van Everdingen, a Dutch painter and printmaker. The work is a representation of a scene from the medieval Reynard the Fox fables.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a confident fox standing before a group of uneasy or curious animals, led by a lion. The fox's bold pose suggests leadership, while the surrounding animals convey a range of emotions.
Technique & Style
The etching features sharp contrasts between light and dark, creating a sense of depth through chiaroscuro. The animals are rendered in rough, sketchy strokes, while the ground is characterized by tangled lines, evoking bushes or rocks.
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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Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself
Reynard the Fox: Lion Orders Search for Reynard
Reynard the Fox: Reynard Continues His Story
Reynard the Fox: The Condemnation of Reynard
Reynard the Fox: The Badger Calls Reynard to Court
Reynard the Fox: The Pardon of Reynard