The Rat Catcher
In the sepia-toned engraving, two figures are depicted: an older man wearing a tattered cloak and hat, holding a long staff topped with a cage, likely used for trapping, and a younger individual beside him, dressed in similar attire, looking attentively at the elder, suggesting a scene where the youngster is being taught by the master.
Name/Title
The Rat CatcherEntry/Object ID
1983.4.3Description
The rat-catcher, accompanied by a dog and a young boy on the right who holds a pole with a cage atop from which dangles a number of dead rats. The rat-catcher wears a fur cap and cape and has a box with a strap around his shoulder.Type of Print
EngravingCategory
Vault, People, Animals, Objects