Artwork
Reynard the Fox: The Jealous Ass
Reynard the Fox: The Jealous Ass 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
Allart van Everdingen's print 'Reynard the Fox: The Jealous Ass' dates to 1662. It is a work by a Dutch Golden Age artist known for etchings and mezzotints, and is now held by The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene from the medieval Reynard the Fox fables, showing a fox wearing a crown and holding a scepter, standing on straw over a recumbent donkey. The image illustrates a moment from the narrative where the fox deceives others.
Technique & Style
As an etching, the work showcases van Everdingen's skill in graphic art, contributing to the Dutch tradition of narrative illustration through prints.
Context
The print is part of van Everdingen's oeuvre that draws on medieval fables, a recurring theme in his work, reflecting the ongoing influence of these stories in Dutch art of the period.
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.
