The Badger Sent as Messenger

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image depicts a landscape with animal figures in a natural setting. The viewpoint is slightly elevated. The composition shows hills, a distant structure, and animal figures. The artwork features detailed linework and crosshatching for texture. Animal figures are shown in various postures. A bear stands to the left. A tree with intricate leaves extends above. The palette consists of brown and beige tones. The landscape includes hills with trees.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.176

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, Vol. (Le Renard, no. 17

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

Wikidata ID

Q65565090

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