Rat verschanst in etenswaar 1851 - 1862

Adolphe Mouilleron's "Rat verschanst in etenswaar" (1851-1862) is a detailed etching depicting a still life arrangement of food and a rat. The artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Mouilleron's skill in portraying naturalistic detail and captivating the viewer with a sense of realism. The composition highlights the contrast between the decaying food and the presence of the rat, creating a sense of tension and the inevitable cycle of life and decay.