Reynard Attempts to Pilfer a Rooster

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene with a variety of elements. A line of trees and a building mark the horizon, along with a church steeple in the distance. The detailed etching style includes cross-hatched and linear strokes, giving texture and depth to the scene. The monochromatic palette varies between light and dark tones to create contrast. A fox interacts with a large bird, possibly a rooster, while another dog looks on. Nearby, a group of poultry wanders by a stone wall with an arched window. Further back, two figures are next to a cart filled with hay, partially hidden by trees. The scene is richly detailed, capturing various activities and characters in a rural setting.