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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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.

National Gallery of Art · Print

All Rejoice for the Bear and the Wolf

Allart van Everdingen

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1973.15.199
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Hendrick van Alcmar's "Reynard the Fox"

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Tree
  • Rabbit
  • Musical instrument
  • Chicken
  • animal

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