The Lion Frees the Bear and the Wolf

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image shows an illustration of a bear, a wolf, and a lion standing together. The bear is walking ahead, while the wolf and lion are behind it. In the background, there are lightly sketched trees. The image is intricately detailed, with fine lines depicting the animals' fur and tree leaves. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of brown and black ink on paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.198

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, Vol. (Le Renard, no. 39

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

Q65565136

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