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Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tricks the Wolf
Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tricks the Wolf 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.
- 1982.179.44
About this work
Overview
Reynard Tricks the Wolf 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 outwitting a wolf in a wooded scene, with the fox standing on its hind legs and holding an object. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees, bushes, and distant buildings, and conveys the cleverness of the fox as it outmaneuvers its companion.
Technique & Style
Van Everdingen used shading to create a sense of depth and dimensionality, giving the animals a lifelike appearance. The use of etching allowed for detailed textures and subtle gradations of tone, adding to the overall realism of the scene.
Context
The print is a product of the Dutch Golden Age, a period of significant cultural and artistic output in the Netherlands. It draws on medieval fables, illustrating a timeless tale of cunning and deception.
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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.
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