Grotesques Collection

The Temptation of St. Anthony, 17th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR163461 The Temptation of St. Anthony, 17th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); Musee Historique Lorrain, Nancy, France

Christmas in Norway
Jultid [yuletide] fun and games on a Norwegian farm - children dress up as gnomes and other grotesques

Trinity and Four Saints (Trinita e quattro Santi), by Andrea D'Agnolo, known as Andrea del Sarto, 1511
850865 Trinity and Four Saints (Trinita e quattro Santi), by Andrea D'Agnolo, known as Andrea del Sarto, 1511, 16th Century, fresco by Sarto

The Maqui Festival in Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho)
473488 The Maqui Festival in Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trinity and Four Saints (Trinita e quattro Santi), by Andrea D'Agnolo, known as Andrea del Sarto, 1511
850864 Trinity and Four Saints (Trinita e quattro Santi), by Andrea D'Agnolo, known as Andrea del Sarto, 1511, 16th Century, fresco533999 by Sarto

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305237 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)
5305198 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)
5305197 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)
5305332 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)
5305330 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)
5305290 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)
5305249 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

Craft: the dress of a tavernier or sommelier. Engraving by Nicolas De Larmessin dalla series " Grotesque Costumes
FGL5462767 Craft: the dress of a tavernier or sommelier. Engraving by Nicolas De Larmessin dalla series " Grotesque Costumes " or "Les Habits des Trades et Professions"

Monstrous couple. Grotesque caricature by Carlo Lasinio (1759-1838) based on a series of drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci
FGL5485821 Monstrous couple. Grotesque caricature by Carlo Lasinio (1759-1838) based on a series of drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci, 18th century.; Fototeca Gilardi

Scenes of Witchcraft: Night, c.1645-49 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879304 Scenes of Witchcraft: Night, c.1645-49 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Salvator Rosa In the pitch black of night)

Grandgousier, father of Gargantua, 19th century (engraving)
2102117 Grandgousier, father of Gargantua, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "Grandgousier, father of Gargantua". Monster. Pot shaped body)

Monster, 19th century (engraving)
2102134 Monster, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. Monster. Barrel shaped body. Engraving (facsimile) in: Les songes drolatiques de Pantagruel (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Picrochole, 19th century (engraving)
2102132 Picrochole, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "Picrochole". Monster. Engraving (facsimile) in

The Inquisition, 19th century (engraving)
2102129 The Inquisition, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "The Inquisition". Monster. Tambourine shaped body charlatan)

Monster, 19th century (engraving)
2102127 Monster, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. Monster. Belly shaped head. Engraving (facsimile) in: Les songes drolatiques de Pantagruel (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Henry Cotyral, 19th century (engraving)
2102120 Henry Cotyral, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "Henry Cotyral". Monster. Tambourine shaped body charlatan)

Pantagruel, 19th century (engraving)
2102118 Pantagruel, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "Pantagruel". Monster. Long hears, long nose)

Caricature: group of faces with ridiculous and grotesque expressions, lithograph inspired by Boilly
FGL5497834 Caricature: group of faces with ridiculous and grotesque expressions, lithograph inspired by Boilly.; Fototeca Gilardi

17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675)
5305325 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)
5305266 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)
5305252 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)
5305234 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)
5305215 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)
5305201 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)
5305191 17th century engraved illustration from a collection of proverbs. Paris 1657-1663. By Jacques Lagniet (1620-1675). French engraver

Craft: the coat of the cooper. Engraving by Nicolas De Larmessin from the series " Grotesque Costumes " or
FGL5462790 Craft: the coat of the cooper. Engraving by Nicolas De Larmessin from the series " Grotesque Costumes " or " Les Habits des Trades et Professions "

Monstrous couple. Grotesque caricature by Carlo Lasinio (1759-1838) based on a series of drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci
FGL5485850 Monstrous couple. Grotesque caricature by Carlo Lasinio (1759-1838) based on a series of drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci, 18th century.; Fototeca Gilardi

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)

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Grotesques: From Ancient Frescoes to Modern Art" Step into the captivating realm of grotesques, where artistry meets whimsy and imagination knows no bounds. This diverse collection takes us on a journey through time and space, exploring the intriguing facets of these peculiar creatures. In Norway, Christmas festivities are infused with enchantment as grotesque figures come alive in traditional folklore. These mischievous beings add a touch of magic to the holiday season, delighting both young and old. Conchy, the peek-a-boo character created by Chloe Preston, invites us to embrace our inner child. With its playful nature and hidden surprises, Conchy reminds us that life is meant to be enjoyed with a sense of wonder. Amidst the chaos of WW1, grotesques emerged as powerful symbols reflecting society's fears and anxieties. Through their distorted features and exaggerated forms, they conveyed a haunting narrative that resonated deeply with those affected by war's devastation. The Dining Room at Shardeloes in Buckinghamshire reveals Robert Adam's mastery in incorporating grottesche decoration into architectural design. These intricate patterns evoke an otherworldly charm that transports visitors back to a bygone era filled with opulence and grandeur. England's Lost Houses showcases Radnor House in Middlesex adorned with mesmerizing grottesche decoration. Giles Worsley captures this fading beauty through his lens - an ode to forgotten treasures that once graced our landscapes. Bobalicon (Silly Idiot), depicted in an etching from 1864, serves as a satirical mirror reflecting societal follies. With biting wit and sharp lines, it exposes human absurdities while provoking introspection about our own foolishness. Caricatured Man with a Large Nose immortalizes humor through graphite strokes on greenish-gray wove paper from 1855-56.