The Animals Present Their Charges Against Reynard

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

This is a drawing of a group of animals gathered in a natural setting. The scene features a variety of animals including a lion at the center, surrounded by a cheetah, a goat, a fox, a sheep, a hare, and a rooster. The animals are depicted in a harmonious group. The background shows trees and clouds, rendered in fine detail. The line work is intricate with hatchings and cross-hatchings to suggest texture and shadow, in the style reminiscent of classic European printmaking art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.182

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, Vol. (Le Renard, no. 23


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

Q65565103

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