1662
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Reynard the Fox: Reynard Tricks the Wife of the Wolf is a 1662 by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a scene from the story of Reynard the Fox, where he tricks the wife of a wolf. The fox is shown in the foreground, while the wolf's wife is in the background, surrounded by trees and foliage. The atmosphere is one of tension and deceit, as the fox is shown manipulating the wolf's wife. The painting is done in a style that is reminiscent of the Baroque period, with dramatic lighting and shading. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The painting is a great example of the artist's skill in capturing the essence of a story through visual means. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
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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