Who painted Reynard Accused?

Reynard Accused was painted by Allart van Everdingen in 1650.

Where can I see Reynard Accused?

Reynard Accused is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Reynard Accused?

Reynard Accused is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Reynard Accused?

Museum-quality prints of Reynard Accused are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Reynard Accused

Allart van Everdingen , 1650

Reynard Accused is an ink print by the Baroque artist Allart van Everdingen. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Reynard Accused is an etching created by Allaert van Everdingen around 1650. It is a print that illustrates a scene from the medieval fables of Reynard the Fox.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a tense scene featuring a fox on a rock, surrounded by a lion and a bear. The fox's nervous posture suggests it is being accused of wrongdoing, drawing on the narrative tradition of animal allegories and folklore.

Technique & Style

The work is an example of etching, a technique used to create detailed designs on a plate, which is then printed. The print's style reflects the Dutch Golden Age's interest in narrative subjects and allegorical storytelling.

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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.