Canteclaer komt met gedode hen bij koning Nobel 1866 - 1939

This illustration by Bernard Willem Wierink, dated between 1866 and 1939, depicts a scene from the Dutch medieval poem *Reynard the Fox*, a collection of beast fables. The illustration shows the rooster Canteclaer, bringing the dead hen to King Nobel. This drawing is characteristic of Wierink’s distinctive style, employing a combination of watercolor and pen and ink on paper to create a detailed and vibrant composition. The use of color and texture adds depth and realism to the scene, while the inclusion of handwritten text in the background reinforces the story’s literary origins. Today, the artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam.