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The Rat-catcher
Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1632
This rat-catcher dovetails seamlessly with the scores of beggars and tramps portrayed by Rembrandt in his early years. At that time, they were always depicted as individual figures, but here he combines three in a narrative scene. The nature of what the man is selling is clear from the rats accompanying him. Moreover, the revulsion of the owner of the house receiving the merchandise says it all.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-1962-59
- Dimensionsheight 140 mm x width 125 mm
- Physical characteristicsets en burijn