Who painted Reynard's Father and the Cat Pursued by Hounds?

Reynard's Father and the Cat Pursued by Hounds was painted by Allart van Everdingen in 1650.

Where can I see Reynard's Father and the Cat Pursued by Hounds?

Reynard's Father and the Cat Pursued by Hounds is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Reynard's Father and the Cat Pursued by Hounds?

Reynard's Father and the Cat Pursued by Hounds is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Reynard's Father and the Cat Pursued by Hounds?

Museum-quality prints of Reynard's Father and the Cat Pursued by Hounds are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Reynard's Father and the Cat Pursued by Hounds

Allart van Everdingen , 1650

Reynard's Father and the Cat Pursued by Hounds 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's Father and the Cat Pursued by Hounds is an etching created by Allaert van Everdingen around 1650. It is a print that showcases the artist's skill in narrative subject matter and animal imagery.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a scene from the medieval Reynard the Fox tales, although the image does not directly illustrate the title's narrative. Instead, it presents a chaotic animal scene that requires interpretation.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by energetic and dynamic lines that convey a sense of turmoil. The use of etching as a medium allowed Everdingen to achieve a high level of detail and texture in the image.

Context

This print reflects the artist's engagement with 17th-century Dutch printmaking traditions, which often featured narrative and animal subjects.

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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.