Who painted Reynard the Fox: Reynard Appears at Court?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Appears at Court was painted by Allart van Everdingen in 1662.

Where can I see Reynard the Fox: Reynard Appears at Court?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Appears at Court is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Reynard the Fox: Reynard Appears at Court?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Appears at Court is associated with Baroque.

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Artwork

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Appears at Court

Allart van Everdingen , 1662

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Appears at Court 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.: 1982.179.23
Credit line: Gift of Ellen V. Kloppman in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Vixseboxse

About this work

Overview

Reynard Appears at Court is a 1662 etching by Allart van Everdingen, a Dutch painter and printmaker. The work is a representation of a scene from the medieval Reynard the Fox fables.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a confident fox standing before a group of uneasy or curious animals, led by a lion. The fox's bold pose suggests leadership, while the surrounding animals convey a range of emotions.

Technique & Style

The etching features sharp contrasts between light and dark, creating a sense of depth through chiaroscuro. The animals are rendered in rough, sketchy strokes, while the ground is characterized by tangled lines, evoking bushes or rocks.

Reynard the Fox: The Relatives of Reynard Leave Court, Allart van Everdingen

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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.