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The Bear Trapped

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of wildlife in a forest scene. The image shows a large creature on a fallen tree, looking down. Below, a fox-like animal stands on its hind legs against the same tree, looking towards the larger animal. The background is filled with dense foliage and trees, with a textured style that conveys depth and naturalistic detail. The drawing uses a monochrome palette, intricate lines, and shading to create contrast and dimension, adding a dramatic and somewhat somber atmosphere to the forest scene.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3958 × 3307 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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