1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Rooster Charges Reynard 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 rooster attacking a fox-like animal in the center. Around them, a dog and a cat scramble, while a rabbit and a pig look on in the background. The ground is full of rocks, plants, and tangled lines that make the scene feel wild and messy. The fox’s face looks surprised, and the rooster’s feathers are sharp and detailed. This kind of dramatic action was common in Baroque art, which often showed movement and emotion. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Everdingen carved these lines 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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