1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Reynard Steals a Capon from the Pastor is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a chaotic scene with a fox sneaking off with a chicken under its arm. A man in a hat chases the fox, while a dog barks nearby. In the background, a ship sails past a house with open windows—it looks like a busy, messy moment frozen in time. The fox’s clever trick is the main joke here, playing on the idea of outsmarting someone. The artist used sharp lines and shading to make the scene feel alive and full of movement. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists create these detailed prints.
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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