Het Rattenschip Possibly 1500 - 1800

"Het Rattenschip" is a woodcut print by S. & W. Koene, possibly dating from 1500 to 1800. The artwork depicts a satirical scene of a battle between rats and cats. Rats are shown wielding cannons and swords, while cats are armored and riding horses. This humorous scene is likely meant to comment on the folly of war. The woodcut is full of detailed imagery, with various elements of a battle scene like the cannons, the ship, and the fortified walls.