Who painted Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure was painted by Allart van Everdingen in 1662.

Where can I see Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure?

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

Artwork

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure

Allart van Everdingen , 1662

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure 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.: 1982.179.31
Credit line: Gift of Ellen V. Kloppman in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Vixseboxse

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Overview

Reynard Tells of Hidden Treasure is a 1662 print by Allart van Everdingen, a Dutch painter and printmaker. The work is a black-and-white etching that illustrates a scene from the medieval Reynard the Fox fables.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a fox standing on its hind legs, addressing a lion and a cow, likely recounting the location of buried treasure. The fox's pose and the animals' calm demeanor evoke a theatrical atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The print features a dramatic composition, with the fox's raised front paws emphasizing its narrative role. The scene is set against a backdrop of a village with a church spire and trees, rendered in a detailed, etched style.

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Artist & collection

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.