Grotesque Collection (page 6)

Mother scolding her son (colour litho)
3096333 Mother scolding her son (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother scolding her son. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Alessandro Farnese and his brother Ottavio present a gift to Pope Julius III, 1500
IND388211 Alessandro Farnese and his brother Ottavio present a gift to Pope Julius III, 1500, from the Sala dei Fasti Farnese (Hall of the Splendours of the Farnese) 1557-66 (fresco) by Zuccaro

A virago beating a man with a stick. 1831 (engraving)
7234792 A virago beating a man with a stick. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A virago beating a man with a stick)

The Devout Profession, plate 70 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) (see also 175022)
IND81689 The Devout Profession, plate 70 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) (see also 175022) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21x16.6 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

193-0082164 Bon voyage, plate 64 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81683 193-0082164 Bon voyage, plate 64 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.9x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

193-0082146 Correction, plate 46 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81665 193-0082146 Correction, plate 46 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.7x15 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

193-0082165 Where is mother going?, plate 65 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81684 193-0082165 Where is mother going?, plate 65 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21x16.2 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

How they pluck her!, plate 21 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching & burnished aquatint)
IND81640 How they pluck her!, plate 21 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching & burnished aquatint) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.8x14.9 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Matrimonial nightmare, plate 7 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching)
IND82107 Matrimonial nightmare, plate 7 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 24.7x35.9 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

S. I. 3, f. 98: Satan binds the eyes of the Jews, from the Brevario del Amor by Ermengald de Bezieres (vellum)
IND56624 S.I.3, f.98: Satan binds the eyes of the Jews, from the Brevario del Amor by Ermengald de Bezieres (vellum) by Spanish School, (14th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid

193-0082149 Hobgoblins, plate 49 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81668 193-0082149 Hobgoblins, plate 49 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.7x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

193-0082172 You will not escape, plate 72 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81691 193-0082172 You will not escape, plate 72 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.7x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
4071439 Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.6x18.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81)
492863 Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81) by Bening

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1635 (etching)
862563 The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1635 (etching) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); Private Collection

Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
883704 Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

An Elegant Establishment for Young Ladies (w / c on paper)
478384 An Elegant Establishment for Young Ladies (w/c on paper) by Burney, Edward Francis (1760-1848); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
877268 Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.9 x 19.2 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

The Stomach Dance, from Salome by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) 1893 (line block print)
STC273099 The Stomach Dance, from Salome by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) 1893 (line block print) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Caricature (oil on canvas)
PWI83726 Caricature (oil on canvas) by Passarotti (16th/17th century); 54x71 cm; Private Collection; © Peter Willi

The Beast of Gevaudan Attacking a Young Girl (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR169158 The Beast of Gevaudan Attacking a Young Girl (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two roosters fighting in a barn yard below an eagle. 1811 (etching)
7235827 Two roosters fighting in a barn yard below an eagle. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: Two roosters fighting in a barn yard while an eagle hovers above)

DDE-90038654
Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) Bull on Sea Lion Island, south of mainland, east Falkland Island, Falkland Islands. Date: 18/06/2010

A CHECK TO CORSICAN ASSURANCE, 1805 (engraving)
7262207 A CHECK TO CORSICAN ASSURANCE, 1805 (engraving) by Williams, C. (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: A CHECK TO CORSICAN ASSURANCE)

THE JOURNEY OF A MODERN HERO TO THE ISLAND OF ELBA, c. 1814 (engraving)
7262206 THE JOURNEY OF A MODERN HERO TO THE ISLAND OF ELBA, c. 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

I SHOT THIS IN MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)
7262228 I SHOT THIS IN MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving) by Dutch School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: DEZE BOK HEB IK GESCHOTEN TE MOSCOU Dutch print by Esfer)

Napoleon gallops on Ambition, a horse with wings on its feet over the globe, 1814 (engraving)
7262245 Napoleon gallops on Ambition, a horse with wings on its feet over the globe, 1814 (engraving) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Bromley Museum, Orpington

BONEY AND HIS NEW WIFE or a Quarrel about-Nothing!! 1810 (engraving)
7262213 BONEY AND HIS NEW WIFE or a Quarrel about-Nothing!! 1810 (engraving) by Tegg, Thomas (1776-1845); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: BONEY AND HIS NEW WIFE or a Quarrel about-Nothing!)

THE RIVAL ACCOUCHEURS OR WHO SHALL DELIVER EUROPE 1800 (engraving)
7262194 THE RIVAL ACCOUCHEURS OR WHO SHALL DELIVER EUROPE 1800 (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Georgian artist with conoisseurs in his studio. 1831 (engraving)
7234819 Georgian artist with conoisseurs in his studio. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two English gentlemen on horseback diving into a river. 1831 (engraving)
7234794 Two English gentlemen on horseback diving into a river. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Temptation of St. Anthony, c. 1530 (oil on wood)
BAL351663 The Temptation of St. Anthony, c.1530 (oil on wood) by Savoldo, Giovanni Girolamo (c.1480-p.1548); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia

Georgian art lovers at an exhibition at the Royal Academy. 1831 (engraving)
7234813 Georgian art lovers at an exhibition at the Royal Academy. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Three Georgian quack doctors discussing a medical case. 1831 (engraving)
7234781 Three Georgian quack doctors discussing a medical case.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Piccolomini Library, the vault, north-west wall: the segment over the left window
6435864 The Piccolomini Library, the vault, north-west wall: the segment over the left window, frescoes attributed to Girolamo del Pacchia

Adam and Eve, detail of 3660848, 1514 (fresco)
3660840 Adam and Eve, detail of 3660848, 1514 (fresco) by Araldi, Alessandro, (c.1460-1528/29); Camera di San Paolo, Convento di San Paolo, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Parma)

Adam and Eve, detail of 3660848, 1514 (fresco)
3660839 Adam and Eve, detail of 3660848, 1514 (fresco) by Araldi, Alessandro, (c.1460-1528/29); Camera di San Paolo, Convento di San Paolo, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Parma)

Sala Baglione or Hall of Grotesque, Rocca Meli Lupi, Soragna, Parma, Italy
2384743 Sala Baglione or Hall of Grotesque, Rocca Meli Lupi, Soragna, Parma, Italy by Baglione, Cesare (c.1550-1615); Rocca Meli Lupi, Soragna, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Parma, Soragna)

Hieronymus Jobs enseignant. Extrait de la serie la Jobsiade. (H. Jobs teaching. From the serie Jobsiada)
FIA5377032 Hieronymus Jobs enseignant. Extrait de la serie la Jobsiade. (H.Jobs teaching. From the serie Jobsiada). La Jobsiade ou Vie du candidat en theologie M

Detail of a Wayang Beber scroll (w / c on paper)
LIT389297 Detail of a Wayang Beber scroll (w/c on paper) by Indonesian; Private Collection; (add.info.: scrolls were unfolded in front of the audience and a dalang, or puppeter story teller)

A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving)
7234804 A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach)

A milkmaid rejects a rustic admirer at the village pump. 1831 (engraving)
7234793 A milkmaid rejects a rustic admirer at the village pump.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scenes of the Old and New Testament, decorations with grotesques and putti playing musical instruments, 1514 (fresco)
3660848 Scenes of the Old and New Testament, decorations with grotesques and putti playing musical instruments, 1514 (fresco) by Araldi, Alessandro, (c.1460-1528/29); Camera di San Paolo

Putti playing musical instruments, detail of 3660848, 1514 (fresco)
3660846 Putti playing musical instruments, detail of 3660848, 1514 (fresco) by Araldi, Alessandro, (c.1460-1528/29); Camera di San Paolo, Convento di San Paolo, Parma, Emilia-Romagna

Scenes of the Old and New Testament, detail, 1514 (fresco)
3660843 Scenes of the Old and New Testament, detail, 1514 (fresco) by Araldi, Alessandro, (c.1460-1528/29); Camera di San Paolo, Convento di San Paolo, Parma, Emilia-Romagna

Scenes of the Old and New Testament, detail, 1514 (fresco)
3660842 Scenes of the Old and New Testament, detail, 1514 (fresco) by Araldi, Alessandro, (c.1460-1528/29); Camera di San Paolo, Convento di San Paolo, Parma, Emilia-Romagna

A sailor brings a lame horse into court as evidence, Napoleonic, 1835 (lithograph)
7235381 A sailor brings a lame horse into court as evidence, Napoleonic, 1835 (lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.