Twee ratten op eettafel 1758

Abraham Delfos's etching, *Twee ratten op eettafel* (1758), depicts a scene of two rats feasting on a lavishly set table, surrounded by elegant furniture and silverware. This satirical work from the Dutch Golden Age highlights the artist's skill in depicting everyday life with a humorous twist. The intricate details of the interior setting and the rats' comical expressions create a captivating and thought-provoking image. The engraving, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Delfos's mastery of etching and his ability to capture the complexities of human nature through animalistic symbolism.