Grotesque Collection (page 2)

Temptation of St Anthony, 1688 (pen and faded brown ink with grey wash, with some black ink on paper)
7308228 Temptation of St Anthony, 1688 (pen and faded brown ink with grey wash, with some black ink on paper); 20.6x37.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Two grotesque figures - Carved capiteau du portal de la eglise Sainte Marie (11th century)
JEB4940221 Two grotesque figures - Carved capiteau du portal de la eglise Sainte Marie (11th century) a Oloron Sainte Marie (Pyrenees Atlantiques)

Italian street pantomime artist in grotesque wig, playing a bizarre one-string violin with balloon
FLO4677342 Italian street pantomime artist in grotesque wig, playing a bizarre one-string violin with balloon. " This young Italian man with black eyes excels at terrible grimaces

Dependency has war (The bone of all the dead). In Bale's original death dance
FLO4675674 Dependency has war (The bone of all the dead). In Bale's original death dance, death appears wearing armor to mock the soldier and take him away

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305272 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305240 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305229 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

Monster, 19th century (engraving)
2102137 Monster, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. Monster. Engraving (facsimile) in: Les songes drolatiques de Pantagruel (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Jules II, Pope, 19th century (engraving)
2102133 Jules II, Pope, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "Jules II, Pope". Monster. Tower shaped body)

Scenes of Witchcraft: Day, c. 1645-49 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879300 Scenes of Witchcraft: Day, c. 1645-49 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305269 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305259 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305247 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

Occupation: the garment of vinegar producer. Engraving by Nicolas De Larmessin from the series " Grotesques
FGL5462716 Occupation: the garment of vinegar producer. Engraving by Nicolas De Larmessin from the series " Grotesques Costumes " or "Les Habits des Trades et Professions"

The emblem of the grotesque in the Renaissance (17th century) Italy: The old man between Death and Volupte
JAB4119819 The emblem of the grotesque in the Renaissance (17th century) Italy: The old man between Death and Volupte. Engraving by Cesare Reverdino. 1895; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Groucho Marx and Thelam Todd on set of Horse Feathers, 1932 (photo)
7422881 Groucho Marx and Thelam Todd on set of Horse Feathers, 1932 (photo); (add.info.: Art. Movie. Groucho Marx and actress Thelam Todd on the movie set: Horse Feathers, USA)

German made game card: the valet is represented under the grotesque features of a butcher carrying a lamb from which he
FGL5489046 German made game card: the valet is represented under the grotesque features of a butcher carrying a lamb from which he extracted his heart. Engraving of 1545; Fototeca Gilardi

Flat. Faience of great fire. Decor has grotesques in polychromy with dominant green and yellow
JEB4960953 Flat. Faience of great fire. Decor has grotesques in polychromy with dominant green and yellow. Factory Olerys-Laugier (Olerys and Laugier), 1740. Faience. Dim: 23x24cm

Letters X, Y, Z, decorees of grotesque figures and animals, c.1830 (engraving)
DUV4222431 Letters X, Y, Z, decorees of grotesque figures and animals, c.1830 (engraving); 16x12 cm; (add.info.: Alphabet fun. J. Langlume, editor around 1830)

Three grotesque masks by Italian artist Adamo Scultori (engraving)
6317518 Three grotesque masks by Italian artist Adamo Scultori (engraving); (add.info.: Three grotesque masks by Italian artist Adamo Scultori, 1530 - 1585, after fellow Italian Giulio Romano)

Letter T: Transvestissement. Engraving in " Alphabet des grotesques". Series of 25
DUV4207199 Letter T: Transvestissement. Engraving in " Alphabet des grotesques". Series of 25; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter T: Transvestissement)

Lute shaped body, 1565 (engraving)
2102131 Lute shaped body, 1565 (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "Musician". Monster. Lute shaped body. Engraving (facsimile) in

Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening, c. 1645-49 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879301 Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening, c. 1645-49 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Salvator Rosa At dusk)

Scenes of Witchcraft, c.1645-49 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879298 Scenes of Witchcraft, c.1645-49 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Salvator Rosa)

Groucho Marx and Thelam Todd on set of Horse Feathers, 1932 (b/w photo)
7422882 Groucho Marx and Thelam Todd on set of Horse Feathers, 1932 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Art. Movie. Groucho Marx and actress Thelam Todd on the movie set: Horse Feathers, USA)

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305232 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305218 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305207 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305253 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305224 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

Romanesque architecture: view of a capiteau decorated with grotesque acanths from the Basilica of Saint Andoche de
JEB4962257 Romanesque architecture: view of a capiteau decorated with grotesque acanths from the Basilica of Saint Andoche de Saulieu (Cote d'Or).; (add.info.: Romanesque architecture)

Costume of a religious of the mid-15th century and grotesque figures, decorating the carved wood pulpit of the dome of
FLO4644015 Costume of a religious of the mid-15th century and grotesque figures, decorating the carved wood pulpit of the dome of Bale (Switzerland) and Gothic decors of the church of Lorch (Germany)

Grotesque on Capital
1278543 Grotesque on Capital; Eglise, Loches, France; (add.info.: Loches, Eglise, France)

The Antichrist, 19th century (engraving)
2102128 The Antichrist, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "The Antichrist". Monster. Long hears, long nose)

Pope, 19th century (engraving)
2102125 Pope, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "Pope". Monster. Long hears, long nose. Engraving (facsimile) in

Portrait of Machtelt Suijs, c.1540-45 (oil on wood)
XOS5880845 Portrait of Machtelt Suijs, c.1540-45 (oil on wood) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 107x97 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Maerten van Heemskerck)

Cartoon by Carlo Lasinio (1759-1838) after Leonardo da Vinci (Leonardo da Vinci)
FGL5491364 Cartoon by Carlo Lasinio (1759-1838) after Leonardo da Vinci (Leonardo da Vinci) representing a couple of ugly and aging lovers with deformed and grotesque faces

German made playing card: the jack is represented under the grotesque features of a goggle hunchback
FGL5489045 German made playing card: the jack is represented under the grotesque features of a goggle hunchback and dirty nose wearing objects against the evil eye. Engraving of 1545; Fototeca Gilardi

Monstrous couple. Grotesque caricature by Carlo Lasinio (1759-1838) based on a series of drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci
FGL5485847 Monstrous couple. Grotesque caricature by Carlo Lasinio (1759-1838) based on a series of drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci, 18th century.; Fototeca Gilardi

Monstrous couple. Grotesque caricature by Carlo Lasinio (1759-1838) based on a series of drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci
FGL5485842 Monstrous couple. Grotesque caricature by Carlo Lasinio (1759-1838) based on a series of drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci, 18th century.; Fototeca Gilardi

Occupation: the garment of a winemaker, cultivator of the vine (engraving)
FGL5462774 Occupation: the garment of a winemaker, cultivator of the vine (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Nicolas De Larmessin dalla series " Grotesque Costumes " or "Les Habits)

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305323 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305256 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305244 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305226 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305221 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305212 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305193 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

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"Exploring the Grotesque: A Journey through Art, History, and Curiosities" Step into a world where reality blends with the bizarre as we delve into the realm of grotesque. From political scandals to religious symbolism, this captivating collection of hints takes us on an intriguing journey. Cartoons featuring William Marcy Boss Tweed, James Ingersoll, and George Miller transport us back to a time when corruption ran rampant. These satirical illustrations shed light on the dark underbelly of power. In "The Lawyers Office, " painted by Marinus Claesz van Reymerswaele in 1545, we witness a scene that challenges our perception of justice. The twisted figures and eerie atmosphere leave us questioning what truly lies behind closed doors. Religion intertwines with Egypt's ancient history in depictions of Bes. This deity's peculiar appearance reflects both protection and malevolence—a fascinating blend of beauty and monstrosity. David Garrick alongside William Burton and John Palmer brings Ben Jonson's play "The Alchemist" to life. Their exaggerated expressions highlight the absurdity within human nature—an exploration of greed that borders on grotesque comedy. "The Knight, Death, and the Devil, " an etching from 1513 by an unknown artist, presents a haunting visual narrative. As death looms over a steadfast knight riding through treacherous terrain, we confront mortality's chilling presence. Shrunken heads offer macabre fascination—objects both repulsive yet strangely captivating. They serve as reminders of ancient rituals or gruesome trophies from distant lands—a glimpse into humanity's darker side. Joining these curiosities are "Deathly Diners, " where food becomes sinister in its allure—temptation leading to decay rather than nourishment. Pieter Brueghel’s depiction captures Lent’s struggle against indulgence during Shrovetide—a battle between virtue and excess personified in grotesque imagery.