Renard Lies that he Gave the Ram Various Precious Objects that Were Meant for the Lion and Lioness from Hendrick van Alcmar's Renard The Fox 1650 - 1675

"Renard Lies that he Gave the Ram Various Precious Objects that Were Meant for the Lion and Lioness," is an etching by Dutch artist Allart van Everdingen, dating from 1650-1675. The image depicts a scene from "Renard the Fox," a medieval collection of animal fables. The fox, Renard, is depicted in the left foreground, while a lion and lioness recline in the right. Renard's cunning is emphasized through the presence of objects in the upper right corner. This etching demonstrates Van Everdingen's mastery of detail and composition. The piece is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.