Who painted Reynard Departs with the Badger?

Reynard Departs with the Badger was painted by Allart van Everdingen in 1650.

Where can I see Reynard Departs with the Badger?

Reynard Departs with the Badger is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Reynard Departs with the Badger?

Reynard Departs with the Badger is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Reynard Departs with the Badger?

Museum-quality prints of Reynard Departs with the Badger are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Reynard Departs with the Badger

Allart van Everdingen , 1650

Reynard Departs with the Badger 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 Departs with the Badger is an etching created by Allart van Everdingen around 1650. It is a print that showcases the artist's skill in this medium, which he worked with alongside his painting practice.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a scene from the medieval narrative tradition of Reynard the Fox, where a fox in a fur coat carries a badger in a basket, conveying a humorous yet malicious tone through the characters' facial expressions.

Technique & Style

Everdingen's work is characterized by sharp lines, a technique he employed to bring to life animal fables that were popular in Northern European art during this period.

Context

The narrative of Reynard the Fox was a common theme in Northern European art, reflecting the public's fondness for tales where animals behaved like humans, a trend that was particularly prevalent in the 17th century.

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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.