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Reynard the Fox: Reynard Returns Home

Allart van Everdingen , 1662

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Returns Home, by Allart van Everdingen, 1662
Reynard the Fox: Reynard Returns Home, by Allart van Everdingen, 1662

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Returns Home 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

Created in 1662 by Dutch artist Allart van Everdingen, *Reynard the Fox: Reynard Returns Home* is a print depicting a scene from the medieval Reynard the Fox tales, a popular European folklore subject. The work is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print illustrates a moment from the Reynard the Fox stories, where the cunning fox returns home, trailed by a man at a distance. The scene conveys the narrative's themes of trickery and pursuit.

Technique & Style

Van Everdingen employed dramatic chiaroscuro, characterized by strong light and shadow contrasts, to evoke a moody atmosphere. The composition features storm-bent trees and a sense of ruggedness, reflecting the artist's affinity for dynamic northern landscapes.

History & Provenance

Produced in 1662, the print is a typical example of van Everdingen's work, which often featured folklore and natural scenes through etchings and mezzotints. It is currently held in the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Context

As part of the broader European artistic tradition, *Reynard the Fox: Reynard Returns Home* taps into the widespread popularity of Reynard the Fox tales in 17th-century art, alongside van Everdingen's personal preference for capturing the intensity of natural environments.

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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