1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Bear Assaulted by the Peasants is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a chaotic scene where a bear stands on its hind legs, surrounded by angry villagers. Some people are swinging sticks or clubs, while others look scared or confused. The bear’s fur is detailed, and the villagers wear simple clothes with hats. The background has a rough, textured look, like a forest or a village edge. The artist used sharp lines and shading to make the scene feel dramatic and busy. The bear’s position—standing tall—makes it the focus, even though the villagers are attacking. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create images by scratching into metal plates.
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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