Who painted Reynard Attempts to Pilfer a Rooster?

Reynard Attempts to Pilfer a Rooster was painted by Allart van Everdingen in 1650.

Where can I see Reynard Attempts to Pilfer a Rooster?

Reynard Attempts to Pilfer a Rooster is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Reynard Attempts to Pilfer a Rooster?

Reynard Attempts to Pilfer a Rooster is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Reynard Attempts to Pilfer a Rooster

Allart van Everdingen , 1650

Reynard Attempts to Pilfer a Rooster 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 Attempts to Pilfer a Rooster is an etching created by Allaert van Everdingen around 1650. It is a print depicting a nocturnal scene.

Subject & Meaning

The etching shows two foxes approaching a farmhouse with a thatched roof and a rooster in a coop. The scene illustrates the cunning fox Reynard attempting to steal the rooster, a common fable character.

Technique & Style

The image is characterized by fine lines and shading, creating a textured appearance. The etching technique used allows for scratched lines that give the fur, grass, and shadows a three-dimensional quality.

Context

The work is representative of Dutch Golden Age printmaking, a period when artists like Everdingen were known for their etchings and mezzotints.

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.