Vos in monnikspij (Reinaert) omringd door kippen en haan (Cantecleer) Possibly 1909
bernardwillemwierink
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photo of handprinted image
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aged paper
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homemade paper
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pale palette
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reduced colour palette
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pastel soft colours
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ink paper printed
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light coloured
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feminine colour palette
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personal sketchbook
This woodcut print, created by Dutch artist Bernard Willem Wierink around 1909, depicts a scene from the medieval Dutch fable of Reynard the Fox. It portrays Reynard, disguised as a monk, surrounded by a group of chickens and a rooster, likely Cantecleer, a prominent character in the Reynard cycle. The work's stark white-on-pale-green color scheme and simple, stylized forms are characteristic of the woodcut medium, and evoke the folktale's rich imagery and humor. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, this work offers a glimpse into the artist's exploration of Dutch folklore through printmaking.
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