The Mouse Trap
Artist
Cornelis Visscher
(Dutch, 1629 - 1658)
Datemid-17th century
MediumStiple engraving
DimensionsOverall: 5 7/16 × 7 11/16 inches (13.81 × 19.53 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number32-69/2
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Gallery LabelCornelis Visscher achieved acclaim during his short-lived career
for his highly finished portraits and scenes of daily life. His technical
mastery is apparent in this engraving of two youths gleefully celebrating their
recent capture of a mouse. Fine lines radiate from the lit candle while a dense
pattern of marks makes up the background. This dramatic contrast between light
and shadow contributes to the impression of intimacy in keeping with the theme.
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