Who painted Reynard the Fox: The Pardon of Reynard?

Reynard the Fox: The Pardon of Reynard was painted by Allart van Everdingen in 1662.

Where can I see Reynard the Fox: The Pardon of Reynard?

Reynard the Fox: The Pardon of Reynard is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Reynard the Fox: The Pardon of Reynard?

Reynard the Fox: The Pardon of Reynard is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Reynard the Fox: The Pardon of Reynard

Allart van Everdingen , 1662

Reynard the Fox: The Pardon of Reynard 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

The etching 'Reynard the Fox: The Pardon of Reynard' was created by Allart van Everdingen in 1662. It is a print that illustrates a scene from the medieval tale 'Reynard the Fox'.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a fox pleading to a bear, who holds a small animal, surrounded by other creatures in a forest setting. The interaction between the animals suggests a narrative of pardon or forgiveness.

Technique & Style

Van Everdingen employed deep shadows and bold lines to convey drama and life in the animals. The forest environment is rendered with quick, sketchy lines, contributing to the overall expressive quality of the etching.

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.