Artwork
Reynard Steals a Capon from the Pastor
Reynard Steals a Capon from the Pastor 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 Steals a Capon from the Pastor is an etching created by Allaert van Everdingen around 1650. It is a print that depicts a scene from the medieval Reynard the Fox tales.
Subject & Meaning
The etching shows a fox stealing a chicken while being chased by a man and barked at by a dog, set against a background of a house and a passing ship. The scene illustrates the fox's cunning, playing on the theme of outsmarting others.
Technique & Style
The artist employed sharp lines and shading to convey a sense of movement and chaos, capturing a busy moment in time. The use of etching allowed for detailed rendering of the scene.
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.
