Who painted Reynard the Fox?

Reynard the Fox was painted by Allart van Everdingen in 1662.

Where can I see Reynard the Fox?

Reynard the Fox is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Reynard the Fox?

Reynard the Fox is associated with Baroque.

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

Artwork

Reynard the Fox

Allart van Everdingen , 1662

Reynard the Fox is a print by the Baroque artist Allart van Everdingen. It dates from 1662 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1982.179
Credit line: Gift of Ellen V. Kloppman in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Vixseboxse

About this work

Overview

Reynard the Fox is a black-and-white etching created by Allart van Everdingen in 1662. It is a print that showcases the artist's skill in capturing expressive scenes from folklore and nature.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a fox standing on its hind legs, holding a stick, with a dog and a rabbit or hare in the surrounding forest landscape. The fox's human-like pose suggests it may symbolize a trickster or clever character, rather than just being a representation of the animal.

Technique & Style

Van Everdingen employed sharp lines and shading to bring the animals to life, creating a sense of drama and movement in the scene. The use of etching allowed for detailed textures and expressive figures, characteristic of the artist's work.

History & Provenance

Allart van Everdingen, baptized in 1621 and buried in 1675, was a Dutch Golden Age painter and printmaker. Reynard the Fox is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Reynard the Fox: Reynard and his Companions, Allart van Everdingen

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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.