Twee kinderen met een muizenval 1685 - 1705

This etching, "Twee kinderen met een muizenval," by Gijsbert Hol dates from 1685-1705. The artwork depicts two children, a girl and a boy, with a mousetrap. The girl is holding the trap and is looking at the boy, who is holding a lit candle. The artist has captured the children's expressions perfectly. The girl's playful gaze and the boy's sense of curiosity create a sense of lightheartedness and wonder. This work is a fine example of the Dutch genre painting tradition, which often focused on everyday life and the lives of ordinary people.