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Reynard the Fox:  Reynard Continues His Story, by Allart van Everdingen, 1662

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Continues His Story

Allart van Everdingen

1662

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Continues His Story is a 1662 by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Allart van Everdingen
When & what style?
1662 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a scene from a story. In the center, a fox named Reynard is talking to a group of animals. They are all looking at him, and he seems to be telling them something important. The animals are all different species, and they are all gathered around Reynard. The background of the painting is dark and shadowy, which makes the animals stand out even more. The painting is done in a style that makes the animals look very realistic. The artist has used a lot of detail to make sure that the animals look like they are really there. The painting is also very colorful, which makes it stand out even more. The colors are all very rich and vibrant, which makes the painting look very lifelike. If you like this painting, you might also like other works by the Baroque movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Allart van Everdingen
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.

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