1662
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Reynard the Fox: The Cat Calls Reynard to Court 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 near a group of cats. The cats are gathered around a small, fallen tree, looking up at the fox. The background has tall trees and bushes, with a fence or wall on the right side. The fox looks alert, almost like it’s about to speak. The cats seem curious or maybe a little nervous. The artist used shading to make the scene feel three-dimensional, even though it’s a print. If you like this, check out Baroque art next—it’s full of drama and strong contrasts.
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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