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Reynard Winds His Tale and Wrongs His Father, by Allart van Everdingen, ink, 1650

Reynard Winds His Tale and Wrongs His Father

Allart van Everdingen

1650

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Reynard Winds His Tale and Wrongs His Father is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Allart van Everdingen
When & what style?
1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of animals in a forest, including a large dog, a smaller dog, and a bird. The animals are gathered around a tree, with the large dog sitting on the ground and the smaller dog standing next to it. The bird is perched on a branch above them. The scene is depicted in a detailed and realistic style, with the animals and trees rendered in intricate detail. The use of shading and texture adds depth and dimension to the image. The painting is an example of the Baroque style, characterized by its use of dramatic lighting and intense emotions. The artist, Allart van Everdingen, was a Dutch painter who was active during the 17th century.

About the artist

Portrait of Allart van Everdingen
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.

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