The Badger Hurries to Warn Renard of the Lion's Intention from Hendrick van Alcmar's Renard The Fox 1650 - 1675

This etching, *The Badger Hurries to Warn Renard of the Lion's Intention* by Allart van Everdingen, is one of a series of prints illustrating the Dutch fable *Renard the Fox*. Created between 1650 and 1675, the print depicts the cunning Renard, a fox, feasting on a bird while a badger, standing atop a rocky outcrop, watches over him, alerting him to the approaching danger of a lion. The scene is set in a wooded landscape, with trees and rocks providing a naturalistic backdrop. The detailed lines of the engraving convey the textures of the fur of the animals and the bark of the trees, and the use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. The print was likely intended for a sophisticated audience who enjoyed the cleverness of the fables and appreciated the artistry of Dutch etching.