Etching and engraving, circa 1657. 145x188 mm; 5 3/4x7 1/2 inches, small margins. Second state (of 2). A very good, dark and well-inked impression with strong contrasts.
Widely-collected for his detailed engraved portraits of prominent figures of his day, Visscher's (1629-1658) skill as a printmaker is evident in this image which captures the essence of a resting cat, its slumber not distracted by the cunning mouse in the background.
Provenance: Albert von Loock, Brussels (Lugt 3751, verso). Hollstein 42.
