1662
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Reynard the Fox: Reynard Chides the Injured Bear is a 1662 by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The image depicts a scene from a story, with a fox and a bear in the foreground. The bear is sitting on the ground, while the fox is standing next to it, appearing to speak to the bear. In the background, there are trees and a village, with buildings and a waterwheel visible. The painting is done in a style that suggests a sense of movement and energy, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures of the fox and the bear. This painting is characteristic of the Baroque style, which emphasized dramatic lighting and intense emotions. To learn more about this artistic movement, explore the Baroque movement.
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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