Artwork
Reynard Disguised as a Monk
Reynard Disguised as a Monk 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 Disguised as a Monk 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 beast epic Reynard the Fox, where the cunning protagonist disguises himself as a monk. The fox is shown standing on a hill, surrounded by other animals and a town in the background, suggesting a narrative of deception.
Technique & Style
The work features detailed textures and shading achieved through the use of lines, characteristic of etching. The artist's use of this technique creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the scene, with swirling clouds and foliage adding to the overall atmosphere.
Own this work as a print
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.
Reynard the Fox: Reynard Disguised as a Monk
Reynard Attempts to Pilfer a Rooster
Reynard the Fox: Reynard Chasing Hens
Reynard the Fox: Reynard Deceives the Cat
Reynard the Fox: A New Accusation by the Wolf
Reynard and the Rabbit
The Badger Imposes a Penance on Reynard
Reynard the Fox: Badger Comes to Warn Reynard