Who painted Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself was painted by Allart van Everdingen in 1662.

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Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself is associated with Baroque.

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Artwork

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself

Allart van Everdingen , 1662

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself 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.: 1982.179.45
Credit line: Gift of Ellen V. Kloppman in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Vixseboxse

About this work

Overview

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Exonerates Himself is a 1662 etching by Allart van Everdingen, a Dutch painter and printmaker. The work is part of a series based on the medieval Reynard the Fox narrative.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a scene from the Reynard the Fox tale, showing the fox defending himself in a crowded, wooded setting. The image is populated by various animals, including a dog, rooster, and cat, all entangled with one another.

Technique & Style

Van Everdingen employed sharp lines and shading to convey a sense of movement and drama. The black-and-white print's detailed rendering of the animals and foliage creates a dynamic, chaotic atmosphere.

History & Provenance

The print is now held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

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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.