Tibert de kat dagvaardt Reinaert de vos
Allaert van Everdingen
1665 - 1675
Medium
etching
Dimensions
94; 115
About this artwork
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Art Historical Context
Step into the whimsical world of 17th-century Dutch folklore *Tibert de kat dagardt Reinaert de vos an etching by Allaert van Everding (1621–1675). Created between 1665 and 1675, this intimate print (94 × 115 mm) captures a dramatic confrontation from the medieval beast epic *Van den Vos Reynaerde*, where cat Tibert boldly summons the sly fox Reynard to court. Van Everdingen, famed for his rugged Nordic landscapes, here applies his Baroque flair to anthropomorphic animals, infusing the scene with expressive tension and lively detail. This artwork reflects the Dutch Golden Age's fascination wi...