Grotesque Collection (page 4)

La salle des pas-perdus au Palais de Justice. Creator: Daumier, Honoré (1808-1879)
La salle des pas-perdus au Palais de Justice. Private Collection

Bacchanal, c.1550. Creator: Giulio Sanuto
Bacchanal, c.1550

Untitled (Caricature), n.d. Creators: Salvator Rosa, Jusepe de Ribera
Untitled (Caricature), n.d

Ornament Panel with Mars, God of Battles, c.1507. Creator: Nicoletto da Modena
Ornament Panel with Mars, God of Battles, c.1507

Ornamental Panel: Victoria Augusta, c.1507. Creator: Nicoletto da Modena
Ornamental Panel: Victoria Augusta, c.1507

Panel of Ornament with a Birdcage, c.1507. Creator: Nicoletto da Modena
Panel of Ornament with a Birdcage, c.1507

Three Sketches: Fortitude, a Sandal, and Grotesques (recto); Sketches of Grotesques... 1560/69. Creator: Unknown
Three Sketches: Fortitude, a Sandal, and Grotesques (recto); Sketches of Grotesques, and Roman Cuirass (verso), 1560/69

Il Mascherone, a Rocaille Fountain on the Grounds of the Villa Borghese, c. 1754. Creator: Richard Wilson
Il Mascherone, a Rocaille Fountain on the Grounds of the Villa Borghese, c. 1754

The Dandy Tailor, Planing a New Hungry Dress, published May 15, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
The Dandy Tailor, Planing a New Hungry Dress, published May 15, 1819

A turkey looks around its enclosure at Seven Acres Farm in North Reading, Massachusetts, November 24, 2010, one day before the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S

A butterfly is seen above the eye of a large crocodile in the Tarcoles River, a river with one of the highest crocodile population in the world, in Tarcoles, province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Former abbey church (Abbatiale Saint-Volusien de Foix). Interior. The choir seating. Ca 1670
8608254 Former abbey church (Abbatiale Saint-Volusien de Foix). Interior. The choir seating. Ca 1670. Origin Saint-Sernin church, Toulouse

Former abbey church (Abbatiale Saint-Volusien de Foix). Interior. The choir seating. Ca 1670
8608265 Former abbey church (Abbatiale Saint-Volusien de Foix). Interior. The choir seating. Ca 1670. Origin Saint-Sernin church, Toulouse

Former abbey church (Abbatiale Saint-Volusien de Foix). Interior. The choir seating. Ca 1670
8608258 Former abbey church (Abbatiale Saint-Volusien de Foix). Interior. The choir seating. Ca 1670. Origin Saint-Sernin church, Toulouse

I have always found clowns both bizarre and scary. This kitsch example in Abingdon's annual street Michaelmas Fair rather proves the point

Jug, 1630 (earthenware, tin-glazed, delftware)
1217954 Jug, 1630 (earthenware, tin-glazed, delftware) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: height: 28 cm Southwark)

Ewer, 1520 (silver-gilt, with enamel additions)
1217968 Ewer, 1520 (silver-gilt, with enamel additions) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: height: max 43.5 cm Lisbon)

Reves, c. 1894 (litho)
2630775 Reves, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

Tudor houses on the corner of Chancery Lane, Fleet Street, 1789. External specimen of the Grotesque Bracketed Front and Projecting Stories of the reign of Edward VI. Demolished 1799

The Feast of Bacchus, 1654
HGM81146 The Feast of Bacchus, 1654 by Koninck, Phillips de (1619-88); 71x63 cm; Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague, Netherlands; eKunstmuseum den Haag; Dutch, out of copyright

Title Page: Characaturas by Leonardo da Vinci, from Drawings by Wincelslaus Hollar, out of the Portland Museum, 1786

Italian Renaissance sgraffitos, wood-mosaic, marble-mosaic and bas-reliefs, (1898). Fig 1: Sgraffito on a house at Rome, Via Giulia Nr. 82. Fig 2: Sgraffito on a house at Rome, Via dei Coronari Nr

Roman metalwork, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Roman metalwork, (1898). Examples of ancient Roman items made of bronze: Fig 1: Fountain-figure, representing a drunken Faun

Grotesque paintings from the Vatican loggias, Rome, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Grotesque paintings from the Vatican loggias, Rome, Italy, (1928). 1517-1519...The Loggie were started in the summer of 1517 and are stated as being completed on 4th May, 1519

The Payment of the Tithes (known as Village Lawyer), between 1617 and 1622. Artist: Brueghel
The Payment of the Tithes (known as Village Lawyer), between 1617 and 1622. From a private collection

Serving Punch, c. 1815-20 (pen & ink and w / c over pencil on paper)
XYC239818 Serving Punch, c.1815-20 (pen & ink and w/c over pencil on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 24.3x35.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Grotesque Head of a Man Turned Three-Quarters to the Right, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Grotesque Head of a Man Turned Three-Quarters to the Right, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

George Grossmith (1847-1912), English comedian, writer and actor, early 20th century. Artist: Rotary Photo
George Grossmith (1847-1912), English comedian, writer and actor, early 20th century

Do not shout you idiot, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
Do not shout you idiot, 1799. Published in Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain

A butterfly flies over a large crocodile in the Tarcoles River, a river with one of the highest crocodile population in the world, in Tarcoles, province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica, July 16, 2019

Facade sculpture of Church of the Holy Cross (Chiesa di Santa Croce), Lecce, Apulia, Italy

Villa Palagonia (1710s), Bagheria, Sicily, Italy

Illustration by Aubrey Beardsley, of a woman's bedroom, woman in bed, child standing by the bed, dressing table and mirror in background. From an article, An Apostle of the Grotesque'

Grotesque caricature, The Lock-Out's a monster. Captioned, The Evil Genius Of Industrial Strife, with description, The "lock-out" is presented to us incarnate, as a monster

The Dining Room at Shardeloes, Buckinghamshire, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris
CLF289882 The Dining Room at Shardeloes, Buckinghamshire, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Head of a Man, Church of St. Agnes, Cawston (b/w photo)
CLF294255 Head of a Man, Church of St. Agnes, Cawston (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); © Country Life

Grottesche decoration at Radnor House, Middlesex, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)
CLF311802 Grottesche decoration at Radnor House, Middlesex, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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Vase, 1895 (ceramic)
3504627 Vase, 1895 (ceramic) by Martin, Robert Wallace (1843-1923); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Vase, 1895 (ceramic)
3504630 Vase, 1895 (ceramic) by Martin, Robert Wallace (1843-1923); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Bobalicon (Silly Idiot), 1864 (etching, aquatint & drypoint)
3959779 Bobalicon (Silly Idiot), 1864 (etching, aquatint & drypoint) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 24.3x34.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Vase, 1895 (ceramic)
3504628 Vase, 1895 (ceramic) by Martin, Robert Wallace (1843-1923); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Caricature of a Man with a Large Nose, 1855-56 (graphite on greenish-gray wove paper)
5859689 Caricature of a Man with a Large Nose, 1855-56 (graphite on greenish-gray wove paper) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 24.8 -- 15.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Allegory of Mars, 1496-1500 (fresco)
885620 Allegory of Mars, 1496-1500 (fresco) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Collegio del Cambio, Palazzo dei Priori, Perugia, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Audience Hall)

Allegory of Mercury, 1496-1500 (fresco)
885618 Allegory of Mercury, 1496-1500 (fresco) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Collegio del Cambio, Palazzo dei Priori, Perugia, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Audience Hall)

Grotesque head, 1631 (Etching)
7393407 Grotesque head, 1631 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 3, 8 x 2, 5 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Allegory of Jupiter, 1496-1500 (fresco)
885617 Allegory of Jupiter, 1496-1500 (fresco) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Collegio del Cambio, Palazzo dei Priori, Perugia, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Audience Hall)

Allegory of Apollo, 1496-1500 (fresco)
885614 Allegory of Apollo, 1496-1500 (fresco) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Collegio del Cambio, Palazzo dei Priori, Perugia, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Audience Hall)

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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.