About this artwork
Despite his brief lifespan, Cornelis Visscher gained notoriety in 17th-century Holland for his accomplished portraits and unusual depictions of Dutch peasant life. Though many of the latter were derived from paintings, The Mousetrap appears to be Visscher’s original design. In this closely cropped scene, he depicted a couple moments after they have successfully captured an unwelcome critter. The lit candle held by the man illuminates their triumphant expressions as well as the trap’s effectiveness, emphasizing the picture’s contrast.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Prints and Drawings
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Artist
- Cornelis Visscher
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Title
- The Mousetrap
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Place
- Holland (Artist's nationality)
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Date
- 1650–1660
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Medium
- Engraving on ivory laid paper
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Dimensions
- Sheet: 14 × 19.7 cm (5 9/16 × 7 13/16 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Horace S. Oakley
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Reference Number
- 1923.995
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/9375/manifest.json
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