1504
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Rabbits Roasting a Hunter and His Dogs is a 1504 by Virgil Solis, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a chaotic scene of rabbits taking revenge. A man and his dogs lie trapped under a giant rabbit leg, while other rabbits cook them on a spit. Some rabbits wear hats, play instruments, and even hold a tiny cauldron. The background is packed with tools and debris, making it look like a messy workshop turned dinner party. The artist used sharp lines and dark shading to make the scene feel busy and dramatic. The rabbits act like humans, showing they’re not just animals but tricksters with a plan. If you like this wild mix of fantasy and humor, look up Renaissance art for more surprising stories in prints.
Virgil Solis or Virgilius Solis (1514 – 1 August 1562), a member of a prolific family of artists, was a German draughtsman and printmaker in engraving, etching and woodcut who worked in his native city of Nuremberg.
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