Reynard Attempts to Clear Himself

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of animals gathered in a forest setting. The composition includes a variety of animals prominently featuring a lion resting in the center, surrounded by a bear, a wolf, and several other smaller creatures such as a sheep, a rooster, a rabbit, and a cat. The landscape is lush with detailed foliage, trees, and a mountainous backdrop. The artist has employed fine lines and hatching to convey texture and depth.