pinchofnutmeg:Detail from a Roman mosaic, late third or early fourth century BCE room 37 in the vill
pinchofnutmeg:Detail from a Roman mosaic, late third or early fourth century BCE room 37 in the villa at Piazza Armerina in SicilyChildren combat small animals in humorous imitation of the venatorial displays in the Roman arena. This poor hare gets a dramatic death scene, at least.In the register below this scene, the small animals turn the tables on their would-be hunters, attacking and savaging them in turn. (x) -- source link