1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Bear Sent as Messenger is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a black-and-white scene with two people and a bear. The bear stands on its hind legs, holding a letter or scroll in one paw. One person is also standing, looking at the bear, while the other sits on the ground nearby. Trees and rocks fill the background, and the whole scene has a rough, textured look. The bear seems to be delivering something important, maybe a message. This style of art often uses symbols to tell stories or make points. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create 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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