Constructie van een muizenval 1730

"Constructie van een muizenval" (Construction of a Mousetrap), created in 1730 by Dutch artist Bernard Picart (1673-1733), showcases a detailed, three-part diagram of an elaborate mousetrap. The print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights Picart's mastery of technical drawing and his ability to depict complex mechanisms with clarity. The meticulous detail and labeled components emphasize the scientific and practical aspects of the design, offering viewers insight into 18th-century ingenuity.