Reynard Blinds the Wolf in One Eye
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a scene with animals, specifically a fox and a wolf. The fox is doing something to the wolf's eye. This scene is interesting because it tells a story from a fable. The artist used a lot of detail in the animals' fur and faces. To learn more about this kind of detailed work, look up the technique: etching.
