The Badger Sent as Messenger

The Badger Sent as Messenger is a print created in 1645 by Allaert van Everdingen. 



The artwork depicts a badger walking towards a group of foxes sitting under a large tree. The foxes appear to be a family, with several kits among the adults. The background shows a hilly landscape with a small village or farmstead in the distance. The style is detailed and naturalistic, with careful rendering of the animals, foliage, and landscape. The overall tone is somewhat somber. The print is held by the National Gallery of Art. The dimensions are not provided in the metadata.