Artwork
The Rooster Charges Reynard
The Rooster Charges Reynard 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
The Rooster Charges Reynard is an etching created by Allart van Everdingen around 1650. It is a representative work of the Dutch Golden Age printmaker.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a chaotic scene of animals in conflict, centered around a rooster attacking a fox-like creature, Reynard, a figure from folklore. Other animals, including a dog, cat, rabbit, and pig, are entangled in the scene.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Everdingen's skill in etching, with detailed textures such as the rooster's feathers and a complex, rocky landscape. The dramatic action and emotional intensity are characteristic of Baroque art.
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.
The Animals Present Their Charges Against Reynard
Reynard the Fox: The Complaint of the Cock
Reynard the Fox: Reynard Appears at Court
Reynard the Fox: The Animals Complain of Reynard's Pardon
Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself
Reynard the Fox: The Pardon of Reynard
Reynard Accused
Reynard Attempts to Clear Himself
Reynard is Released to Tell His Story
Reynard the Fox: The Benediction Given to Reynard
Reynard the Fox: The Cat Calls Reynard to Court