Reynard is Released to Tell His Story

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

This is a drawing of various animals gathered in a natural setting. The scene includes a bear, a lion, a leopard, a wolf, a goat, and a few other animals together under the shade of lush trees. The background shows distant mountain peaks. The drawing has intricate line work depicting the textures of the animals' fur and the foliage. The setting portrays a peaceful moment among the animals. The composition captures a harmonious moment in nature.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.186

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, Vol. (Le Renard, no. 27

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

Q65565114

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