Koning Nobel schenkt Reinaert de vrijheid 1866 - 1939

This is a preparatory drawing for an illustration from the epic poem *Reynard the Fox*, created by Dutch artist Bernard Willem Wierink between 1866 and 1939. The drawing depicts a scene from the poem where the lion king, Nobel, grants Reynard his freedom. Wierink's work displays a keen eye for detail and incorporates elements of medieval manuscript illumination with a modern sensibility, creating a distinctive style that blends realism with a touch of whimsicality. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides valuable insight into the creative process behind Wierink's illustrations.