Who painted Reynard the Fox: Reynard Doing Penance?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Doing Penance was painted by Allart van Everdingen in 1662.

Where can I see Reynard the Fox: Reynard Doing Penance?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Doing Penance is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Reynard the Fox: Reynard Doing Penance?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Doing Penance is associated with Baroque.

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Museum-quality prints of Reynard the Fox: Reynard Doing Penance are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Doing Penance

Allart van Everdingen , 1662

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Doing Penance 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.: 1982.179.21
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 Doing Penance is a 1662 print by Allart van Everdingen, a Dutch painter and printmaker known for his etchings and mezzotints.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Reynard, a cunning fox from medieval folklore, in a scene of forced repentance, reflecting the era's interest in moralizing narratives and animal fables.

Technique & Style

The work employs chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark to create mood, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.

Context

Created during the Dutch Golden Age, a period of rich cultural and artistic output in the Netherlands, the print is part of a broader tradition of narrative and figurative art.

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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.