All Rejoice for the Bear and the Wolf

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

This is a drawing of anthropomorphic animals gathered in a woodland scene. The drawing features a bear, a fox, a goat, and a hare gathered together under a tree. Each animal is depicted with human-like qualities, such as standing on their hind legs and interacting with each other. The bear has its arms raised, while the fox and other animals gather around. To the left, an animal resembling a fox is playing a wind instrument. The background features a tree with large branches and leaves, providing a natural woodland setting for this illustration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.199

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, Vol. (Le Renard, no. 40


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

Q65565138

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