Who painted Reynard the Fox: Reynard and the Badger Depart for Court?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard and the Badger Depart for Court was painted by Allart van Everdingen in 1662.

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Reynard the Fox: Reynard and the Badger Depart for Court is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Reynard the Fox: Reynard and the Badger Depart for Court?

Reynard the Fox: Reynard and the Badger Depart for Court is associated with Baroque.

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Artwork

Reynard the Fox: Reynard and the Badger Depart for Court

Allart van Everdingen , 1662

Reynard the Fox: Reynard and the Badger Depart for 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.: 1982.179.18
Credit line: Gift of Ellen V. Kloppman in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Vixseboxse

About this work

Overview

Reynard and the Badger Depart for Court is a 1662 print by Allart van Everdingen, a Dutch painter and printmaker. It is part of a series illustrating the medieval Reynard the Fox fables.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a procession of animals, led by the cunning fox Reynard and accompanied by a badger, approaching a castle on a hill. The scene is likely a narrative episode from the Reynard the Fox stories, where the characters face a legal confrontation.

Technique & Style

The black-and-white print features sharp lines and shading that convey texture and detail, such as the fur of the animals and the foliage in the background. The use of chiaroscuro and dramatic composition are characteristic of the Baroque style, which emphasized movement and tension.

Context

The work reflects the Dutch Golden Age art tradition, where narrative scenes often carried allegorical or moral undertones. The Reynard the Fox stories were popular during this period, offering commentary on human society through animal characters.

Reynard the Fox: The Badger Calls Reynard to Court, Allart van Everdingen

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Artist & collection

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.