A mouse is caught in a mousetrap held by an old woman; a girl pulls on a cord tied to the mouse's tail. Line engraving by N. Cavalli after A. Marinetti, il Chiozzotto.
- Marinetti, Antonio, 1710-1796.
- Date:
- [between 1700 and 1799]
- Reference:
- 2476898i
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About this work
Description
The girl and the woman exchange looks, suggesting a parallel between human life and the fate of the mouse in the trap
Publication/Creation
[Venice] : [Cavalli?], [between 1700 and 1799]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; platemark 44.4 x 34.7 cm
Lettering
Nobilissimo viro, oratori summo Paulo Raynerio P.V. senatori praestantissimo, ingenio, doctrina, comitate morum nullli secundo D.D.D. Ant. Marinetti detto il Chiozzotto inv. et pinx. ; Nicolaus Cavalli del. et sculp. Venetiis
Creator/production credits
Dedicated to Paolo Renier, penultimate doge of Venice
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2476898i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores