The Badger Imposes as Punishment to Jump Three Times Over a Stick on the Ground from Hendrick van Alcmar's Renard The Fox by Allart van Everdingen

The Badger Imposes as Punishment to Jump Three Times Over a Stick on the Ground from Hendrick van Alcmar's Renard The Fox 1650 - 1675

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"The Badger Imposes as Punishment to Jump Three Times Over a Stick on the Ground" is an etching by Allart van Everdingen, dating back to 1650-1675. This is a scene from a well-known fable, "Renard the Fox," a collection of animal stories satirizing human nature. The etching showcases a lively, expressive style with detailed depictions of the animals and landscape. The scene takes place in a village setting, with the fox leaping over a stick and the badger watching. This artwork, held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the dynamism of animal movement and the charm of storytelling.