Francois Rabelais Collection (#4)

Gargantua ou Francois I (1494-1547) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatiques Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois
JEB4933566 Gargantua ou Francois I (1494-1547) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatiques Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550)
JEB4934651 Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Les chevalier gourmandeurs (knights commandeurs) - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel"
JEB4935037 Les chevalier gourmandeurs (knights commandeurs) - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Le cagot allegorique - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais
JEB4935417 Le cagot allegorique - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Pantagruel ou Henri II (1519-1559) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatiques Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois
JEB4935167 Pantagruel ou Henri II (1519-1559) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatiques Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Messer Gaster (le ventre) - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais
JEB4934211 Messer Gaster (le ventre) - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Jules II (1443-1513) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatiques Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais
JEB4935651 Jules II (1443-1513) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatiques Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Picrochole - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)
JEB4933450 Picrochole - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel) - Private collection; (add.info)

François Rabelais, about 1494-1553, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Francois Rabelais, about 1494-1553, c16th century

Affiche pour la publication des oeuvres de Rabelais'. c1898. Creator: Jules Cheret
Affiche pour la publication des oeuvres de Rabelais'. c1898. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Les Songes Drolatiques de Pantagruel ou sont contenues plusieurs figures de l invention de maitre Francois Rabelais, [1565]

Master Francois Rabelais (1483 or 1494-1553) has his work table reflecting his work and his characters
PCT4285146 Master Francois Rabelais (1483 or 1494-1553) has his work table reflecting his work and his characters: drawing (1870) by Albert Robida (1848-1926)

The army of Quaresmeprenant. Soldiers are represented as fish, some of which have only the aretes
PCT4272149 The army of Quaresmeprenant. Soldiers are represented as fish, some of which have only the aretes, by reference to Careme's lean (young) meal

King Anarch, king of the Dipsodes, ready to attack the kingdom of Utopia, of which Gargantua is king
PCT4272211 King Anarch, king of the Dipsodes, ready to attack the kingdom of Utopia, of which Gargantua is king. Pantagruel, the son of Gargantua

During the picrocholine wars (against Picrochole), Gant Gargantua received a flock of cannonballs that he drove
PCT4272195 During the picrocholine wars (against Picrochole), Gant Gargantua received a flock of cannonballs that he drove from his hair with his comb

One of the most famous Rabelais characters: Panurge faces his famous sheep, beg 20th century (engraving)
PCT4272213 One of the most famous Rabelais characters: Panurge faces his famous sheep, beg 20th century (engraving) by Robida

Giant Gargantua walks through Paris, sowing panic and destruction in his path
PCT4272215 Giant Gargantua walks through Paris, sowing panic and destruction in his path. He learns to spit on the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris, whose towers in the background are distinguished

La Cite des Angouiles. The city walls are made of pieces of cold cuts (sausage, pudding)
PCT4272157 La Cite des Angouiles. The city walls are made of pieces of cold cuts (sausage, pudding), a huge pig is perch on the roof of a tower of the entrance gate

Le geant Pantagruel et ses compagnons chez Grippeminaud, archiduc des Chats fourres - illustration by Gustave Dore for
PCT4282232 Le geant Pantagruel et ses compagnons chez Grippeminaud, archiduc des Chats fourres - illustration by Gustave Dore for complete works by Francois Rabelais - Fifth Book - by Dore

Giant Pantagruel and his companions visit the monastery of the Freres Fredons
PCT4282223 Giant Pantagruel and his companions visit the monastery of the Freres Fredons, on the island of Esclots - illustration by Gustave Dore for complete works by Francois Rabelais - Fifth Book

Francois Rabelais's Gargantua and Pantagruel, Fountain of Youth, Women rejuvenate to their youth
Vintage illustration of a scene from Francois Rabelais's Gargantua and Pantagruel, by Jules Garnier. Book 5 Chapter XXI

Prise de la Roche Clermaud or Taking the rock Clermond
3116218 Prise de la Roche Clermaud or Taking the rock Clermond. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Sophiste feut introduict et commenca sa harangue en toussant or The Sophist was introduced
3083279 Le Sophiste feut introduict et commenca sa harangue en toussant or The Sophist was introduced and began his speech by coughing

Assaut de la Roche Clermaud or Assault of the Roche-Clermaud
3083272 Assaut de la Roche Clermaud or Assault of the Roche-Clermaud. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frere Jean des Entommeures se saisit du bastion de la croix or Friar John des Entommeures seized the staff of the cross
3083280 Frere Jean des Entommeures se saisit du bastion de la croix or Friar John des Entommeures seized the staff of the cross

Mesaventure d'une Haute Dame de Paris or The Mishap of a High Lady of Paris
3116217 Mesaventure d'une Haute Dame de Paris or The Mishap of a High Lady of Paris. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pantagruel en son Berceau or Pantagruel in his Cradle
3116214 Pantagruel en son Berceau or Pantagruel in his Cradle. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le conseil des capitaines de Picrochole or The council of Picrochole's captains
3083290 Le conseil des capitaines de Picrochole or The council of Picrochole's captains. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Harangue Faite Par Ulric Gallet A Picrochole or the harangue delivered by Ulric Gallet to Picrochole
3083289 La Harangue Faite Par Ulric Gallet A Picrochole or the harangue delivered by Ulric Gallet to Picrochole. by Robida

L'Abbaye de Theleme or The Abbey of Theleme
3116220 L'Abbaye de Theleme or The Abbey of Theleme. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the illustration by Albert Robida for Gargantua)

Pantagruel Lisant les Belles Chroniques or Pantagruel Reading the Beautiful Chronicles
3116221 Pantagruel Lisant les Belles Chroniques or Pantagruel Reading the Beautiful Chronicles. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

The alchemist's laboratory neighbor of Gargantua Illustration by Pierre Couselles (died 1938)
ELD4863566 The alchemist's laboratory neighbor of Gargantua Illustration by Pierre Couselles (died 1938) from "Gargantua" by Francois Rabelais, 1926 Private collection by Courselles

Gargantua drinks the wine of Caves Peintes Illustration by Pierre Couselles (died 1938)
ELD4863481 Gargantua drinks the wine of Caves Peintes Illustration by Pierre Couselles (died 1938) taken from "Gargantua" by Francois Rabelais, 1926 Private collection by Courselles

Gargantua drops down the projectiles in his hair Illustration by Pierre Courselles (died 1938)
ELD4863451 Gargantua drops down the projectiles in his hair Illustration by Pierre Courselles (died 1938) taken from "Gargantua" by Francois Rabelais, 1926 Private collection by Courselles

The friar Jean hanged on the branch of a walnut Illustration by Pierre Courselles (died 1938)
ELD4863423 The friar Jean hanged on the branch of a walnut Illustration by Pierre Courselles (died 1938) from "Gargantua" by Francois Rabelais, 1926 Private collection by Courselles

War picrocholine: " combat opposing the armees of Grandgousier and that of Picrochole"
ELD4863362 War picrocholine: " combat opposing the armees of Grandgousier and that of Picrochole" (Fights between Grandgousier and Picrochole armies)

Enemies are condemned to work in the printing office Illustration by Pierre Courselles (died 1938)
ELD4863289 Enemies are condemned to work in the printing office Illustration by Pierre Courselles (died 1938) from "Gargantua" by Francois Rabelais, 1926 Private collection by Courselles

The giant Gargantua in the streets of Chinon Illustration by Pierre Couselles (died 1938)
ELD4863251 The giant Gargantua in the streets of Chinon Illustration by Pierre Couselles (died 1938) from "Gargantua" by Francois Rabelais, 1926 Private collection by Courselles

Childhood of Gargantua riding a wooden horse Illustration by Pierre Courselles (died 1938)
ELD4863620 Childhood of Gargantua riding a wooden horse Illustration by Pierre Courselles (died 1938) from "Gargantua" by Francois Rabelais, 1926 Private collection by Courselles

Guerre picrocholine: " Gallet, ambassador de Grangousier jete hors du chateau de Picrochole"
ELD4863490 Guerre picrocholine: " Gallet, ambassador de Grangousier jete hors du chateau de Picrochole" (The ambassador Gallet is thrown out of the castle of Picrochole)

The friar Jean on a horse pulls with a rope the captain Touquedillon Illustration by Pierre Courselles (died 1938)
ELD4863377 The friar Jean on a horse pulls with a rope the captain Touquedillon Illustration by Pierre Courselles (died 1938) from "Gargantua" by Francois Rabelais

The kitchen during preparations of the meal to celebrate the return of Gargantua Illustration by Pierre Courselles
ELD4863290 The kitchen during preparations of the meal to celebrate the return of Gargantua Illustration by Pierre Courselles (died 1938) from "Gargantua" by Francois Rabelais

The doctor Theodore orders him a purgative Illustration by Pierre Courselles (died 1938)
ELD4863598 The doctor Theodore orders him a purgative Illustration by Pierre Courselles (died 1938) from "Gargantua" by Francois Rabelais, 1926 Private collection by Courselles

Friar Jehan des Entommeures hits with his stick the soldiers of king Picrochole Illustration by Pierre Courselles (d)
ELD4863511 Friar Jehan des Entommeures hits with his stick the soldiers of king Picrochole Illustration by Pierre Courselles (d)

Teh flight of Picrochole who meets an old witch Illustration by Pierre Couselles (died 1938)
ELD4863365 Teh flight of Picrochole who meets an old witch Illustration by Pierre Couselles (died 1938) from "Gargantua" by Francois Rabelais, 1926 Private collection by Courselles

Les giants Grandgousier et Gargamelle, parents of Gargantua, during a picnic near Chinon
ELD4863651 Les giants Grandgousier et Gargamelle, parents of Gargantua, during a picnic near Chinon (Giants Grandgousier and Gargamelle, parents of Gargantua)

Marquet and the fouace breads sellers before the king Picrochole Illustration by Pierre Couselles (died 1938)
ELD4863534 Marquet and the fouace breads sellers before the king Picrochole Illustration by Pierre Couselles (died 1938) from "Gargantua" by Francois Rabelais

Portrait of Francois Rabelais, c. 1890 (engraving)
1760370 Portrait of Francois Rabelais, c.1890 (engraving) by Garnier, Jules Arsene (1847-89) (after); (add.info.: Francois Rabelais, French writer, doctor and priest in Meudon)

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"Francois Rabelais: A Journey into the Whimsical World of Pantagruel" Step into the fantastical realm of Francois Rabelais, where giants roam and dreams come alive. With illustrations from "The Humorous Dreams of Pantagruel" by Francois Desprez, we are transported to a world filled with laughter and imagination. In Gustave Dore's captivating artwork for Rabelais' complete works, we witness Giant Pantagruel and his companions embarking on thrilling adventures. From their visit to the monastery of the Freres Fredons on Esclots Island to their encounter with Grippeminaud, archduke of the Furred Cats, every page is brimming with excitement. Rabelais' masterpiece "Gargantua and Pantagruel" takes us on a quest for eternal youth at the Fountain of Youth. As women rejuvenate themselves in its magical waters, we are reminded that age is just a number in this whimsical universe. "The Droll Dreams of Pantagruel, " another work by Rabelais, unveils numerous inventive figures that tickle our funny bones while showcasing his creative genius. Each dream unfolds like a delightful surprise as we delve deeper into Rabelais' playful mind. From epic battles like "Taking the Rock Clermond" and "Assault of Roche-Clermaud" to humorous mishaps such as "The Mishap of a High Lady of Paris, " Rabelais captures our attention with his vivid storytelling and larger-than-life characters. One cannot forget Friar Jean des Entommeures seizing the staff of the cross or witnessing young Pantagruel in his cradle - moments that reveal both strength and vulnerability within these extraordinary tales. Join us as we embark on an enchanting journey through time alongside Francois Rabelais. His literary prowess combined with mesmerizing illustrations will transport you to a world where dreams become reality and laughter knows no bounds.