1662
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Reynard the Fox: Reynard and his Companions is a 1662 by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a fox standing on its hind legs, talking to a group of animals—likely a dog, a cat, and a rabbit—who are listening closely. The fox’s front paw is raised like it’s making a point, while the others huddle around it. Trees and bushes fill the background, giving the scene a forest setting. The fox looks like the leader, maybe telling a story or giving orders. This kind of scene was often used to teach lessons in disguise. Check out Baroque art next to see more dramatic, story-driven works like this one.
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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