The Wolf and the Well

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene from an elevated point of view. The horizon is not clearly defined, enveloped in dark tones. On the left, there is a silhouette of a building with a tower. In the center, a well with a bucket hoisted above it is visible, and a fox is on the stone rim to the right. The artwork uses soft brushstrokes to create deep shades and textures. Dark browns and earthy tones dominate the color palette, with light highlighting the fox and the well. The details are rich, especially in the fox's fur and tree foliage, while the surroundings fade into obscurity, enhancing the mystery.