Who painted Maid with a Mousetrap?

Maid with a Mousetrap was painted by Nicolaas Verkolje in 1704.

Where can I see Maid with a Mousetrap?

Maid with a Mousetrap is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Maid with a Mousetrap?

Maid with a Mousetrap is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Maid with a Mousetrap?

Museum-quality prints of Maid with a Mousetrap are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Maid with a Mousetrap

Nicolaas Verkolje , 1704

Maid with a Mousetrap is an ink print by the Baroque artist Nicolaas Verkolje. It dates from 1704 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Maid with a Mousetrap is a 1704 mezzotint print by Nicolaas Verkolje.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman and child examining a bowl, with the woman holding a box containing a mouse, likely a trap. The scene is allegorical, potentially conveying a lesson or trick. The composition is framed by heavy curtains, evoking a sense of a staged scene.

Technique & Style

Verkolje employed mezzotint to achieve a high level of detail and shading, creating a dramatic and realistic atmosphere. The use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth to the scene, with shadows cast by a nearby candle.