The Rat Catcher — James Bretherton|Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn) | DiscoverArt

James Bretherton|Rembrandt

The Rat Catcher

second half 18th century

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14.2 × 12.5 cm (5.6 × 4.9 in)

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