Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure
1662
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1662
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white print shows a fox standing on its hind legs near a lion and a cow. The fox’s front paws are raised like it’s talking, while the lion sits calmly beside it. In the background, there’s a small village with a church spire and some trees. The fox’s dramatic pose suggests it’s telling a story—maybe about hidden treasure, based on the title. The animals look almost like they’re in a play, with the fox as the star. Next, check out Baroque to see how drama and movement shaped art in this era.
