Renard Asks for Confession from Hendrick van Alcmar's Renard The Fox 1650 - 1675

"Renard Asks for Confession from Hendrick van Alcmar's Renard The Fox" is an etching by Dutch artist Allart van Everdingen (1621-1675) that depicts a scene from the medieval beast fable *Roman de Renart*. The scene showcases Renard, the cunning fox, pleading for forgiveness from the lion, the king of the forest. This etching, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, captures the intricacies of the tale through detailed linework, showcasing Van Everdingen's talent for etching and his interest in animal narratives.