1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Lion Pardons Reynard before the Other Animals is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a busy scene of animals in a forest. A lion stands tall in the center, surrounded by smaller creatures—rabbits, deer, and birds—all looking up at him. Trees fill the background, their branches tangled and full of leaves, while the ground is covered in grass and rocks. Notice how the artist used only black lines to create depth and movement. The animals seem to be gathered for a story, with the lion as the main focus. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
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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