Muizenfeest 1861

"Muizenfeest" (Mouse Feast) is an 1861 lithograph by Dutch artist Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter. The humorous image depicts a chaotic scene of mice gathered around a table set with miniature food and drink. A black cat sits in the foreground, seemingly startled by the festive gathering. The work is a fine example of the artist's talent for capturing animal behavior and creating playful compositions. The artwork is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offering a glimpse into the artist's unique perspective and the social commentary of his time.