Hasta su abuelo! Jusqu a son aieul!, Les genealogistes et les rois d armes ont tourne la tete a ce pauvre Annibal il n est pas le seul (engraving)

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Hasta su abuelo! Jusqu a son aieul!, Les genealogistes et les rois d armes ont tourne la tete a ce pauvre Annibal il n est pas le seul (engraving)

3629478 Hasta su abuelo! Jusqu a son aieul!, Les genealogistes et les rois d armes ont tourne la tete a ce pauvre Annibal il n est pas le seul (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hasta su abuelo! Jusqu a son aieul!, Les genealogistes et les rois d armes ont tourne la tete a ce pauvre Annibal il n est pas le seul. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1834). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

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Ancestors Background D Armes Darmes Folly Geneology Nest Pauvre Research Stupidity Tete Hasta Le Magasin Pittoresque Rois Seul

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. This 19th-century engraving by the French School captures the frustration and folly of genealogy research. In this comical scene, we see poor Annibal surrounded by stacks of books and papers as he desperately tries to trace his ancestry. The title, translated as "Even his grandfather! Up to his great-grandfather!" suggests that even tracing back just a few generations can be an overwhelming task. The artist humorously portrays the absurdity of genealogy with exaggerated expressions and gestures. Annibal's bewildered face reflects the countless dead ends and false leads encountered during such research. Meanwhile, in the background, other genealogists are seen equally perplexed or engrossed in their own quests for ancestral knowledge. This illustration originally appeared in Le Magasin Pittoresque in 1834, showcasing its enduring relevance throughout history. Despite advancements in technology and access to records today, it reminds us that uncovering our family history can still be a challenging endeavor. Through this artwork, we are reminded not only of our shared human curiosity about our roots but also of the inherent complexity and occasional futility of such pursuits. It serves as a lighthearted reminder to approach genealogy with patience and perhaps even embrace some level of absurdity along the

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