The Animals Present Their Charges Against Reynard

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of animals gathered in a natural setting. The scene features a variety of animals including a lion at the center, surrounded by a cheetah, a goat, a fox, a sheep, a hare, and a rooster. The animals are depicted in a harmonious group. The background shows trees and clouds, rendered in fine detail. The line work is intricate with hatchings and cross-hatchings to suggest texture and shadow, in the style reminiscent of classic European printmaking art.