The Lion Orders a Mass Assault on Reynard

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 features a lion, a bear, a monkey climbing a tree, a goat, a rabbit, and other smaller creatures such as a fox and a badger. The animals are intricately detailed and occupy different positions across the drawing. The background includes trees with dense foliage and a glimpse of faraway landscapes. The artist employs fine lines and shading techniques to give texture and dimension to the animals and their surroundings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.201

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, Vol. (Le Renard, no. 42


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

Q65565141

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