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The Cat Enters the Barn as Reynard Looks On

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a snowy scene with a fox and a cat. The fox is close to us, looking up at the cat perched on a wooden structure to the left. In the distance, there is a rustic building with an arched window and a church-like structure with a bell tower. The etching style is detailed and textured, with a monochromatic color palette of browns. The sky is overcast, and there are trees in the background. The scene has a sense of intrigue, with the animals' interaction as the focal point in the setting.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3653 × 3119 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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