Grotesques Collection (#16)

Right Half of a large cartouche, including a snake, print maker: Pieter van der Heyden, Jacob Floris, Hieronymus Cock, 1567

Ceiling with a Medusa head in the middle, Pieter van der Heyden, Jacob Floris, Hieronymus Cock, 1566

Cartouche with the head of a woman wearing three shells in her hair, print maker: Pieter van der Heyden, Jacob Floris, Hieronymus Cock, 1567

Cartouche with a quote from Seneca, Frans Huys, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Gerard de Jode, 1555

Oval cartouche with a quote from Valerius Maximus, print maker: Frans Huys, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Gerard de Jode, 1555

Cartouche with a quote from Cicero, Frans Huys, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Gerard de Jode, 1555

Cartouche with a quote from Epictetus, Frans Huys, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Gerard de Jode, 1555

Medallion with Tiberius top center, lower left Vespasian and lower right Titus, print maker: Theodor de Bry, c. 1588

Medallion with Caesar, Claudius and Otho, Theodor de Bry, c. 1588

Chariot drawn by a satyr and two bulls, print maker: Anonymous, Cornelis Bos, 1550

Panel with leaf tendrils and dragon, Johan Barra, Nicasius Rousseel, Wendel Dietterlin II, 1623

Medallion featuring Juno with peacock, Adriaen Collaert, 1570 - 1618

Medallion featuring Mercurius. print maker: Adriaen Collaert, 1570 - 1618

Medallion which Venus with the Paris Apple in her hand and Amor by her side, print maker: Adriaen Collaert, 1570 - 1618

Locusts and fantasy creature with wings, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1594

Two pendants with sundial, Anonymous, Hans Collaert (I), Philips Galle, 1581

Pendant with in the middle a peace goddess with palm branch, Anonymous, Hans Collaert I, Philips Galle, 1581

Pendant with Victoria, laurel wreath in hand, Anonymous, Hans Collaert (I), Philips Galle, 1581

Hanger with armored seated deity, print maker: Anonymous, Hans Collaert I, Philips Galle, 1581

Pendant which a goddess with laurel, Anonymous, Hans Collaert (I), Philips Galle, 1581

The evangelist John in cartouche, Pieter van der Heyden, Jacob Floris, Hieronymus Cock, 1566

The Earth, in frame of grotesques, Anonymous, Marcus Geraerts, Philips Galle, 1547 - 1612

square cartouche with a quote from Seneca, Frans Huys, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Gerard de Jode, 1557

Cartouche: Atlas turns into a mountain, Abraham de Bruyn, 1584

Cartouche with the presentation of Danae, lying on a canopy bed, Jupiter descends on her like a rain of gold, the cartridge is mounted in a frame ornament with grotesques

Cartouche surrounded by grotesques, with left and right a basket with flowers, Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Hieronymus Cock, c. 1555 - c. 1560

Cartouche with grotesques, bottom center is a child, print maker: Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Hieronymus Cock, c. 1555 - c. 1560

Cartouche in a frame of scroll work with grotesques, Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Hieronymus Cock, c. 1555 - c. 1560

Candelabrum with vines, a candelabrum with grotesques, a rearing horse, print maker: Lambert Hopfer (mentioned on object), Dating 1520 - 1530

Title page for series Several dwarfs, Varie figure gobbi di Jacopo Callot, Jacques Callot, print maker: Abraham Bosse, 1621 - 1676

Dwarf, from the front, leaning on a crutch, a hood or large collar on the head, right arm raised cramped, with grotesques, almost all these figures are dwarfs, many are hunchbacked, Jacques Callot

Dwarf with sword, a row of buttons on the back; Dwarf with violin and sword, Jacques Callot, Abraham Bosse, 1621 - 1676

Dwarf with flute (flageolet); Dwarf with sword, a row of buttons on the belly, Jacques Callot, Abraham Bosse, 1621 - 1676

Dwarf with bottle and glass, drink spilling; Dwarf with bottle and glass, Jacques Callot, Abraham Bosse, 1621 - 1676

Plate with Grotesques; Unknown; Venice, Italy, Veneto, Europe; about 1540 - 1560; Tin-glazed earthenware; Object: H: 5.72 x Diam.: 47.63cm (H: 2 1/4 x Diam.: 18 3/4 in.)

Tapestry: L Offrand a Bacchus from Les Grotesques Series; Woven after the design of Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, French, 1636 - 1699, and Guy-Louis Vernansal, French, 1648 - 1729, Beauvais Manufactory

Wall Fragment with Grotesques; Unknown; Boscoreale, Italy, Europe; about 70; Fresco; Object: H: 154 x W: 43 cm (60 5/8 x 16 15/16 in.)

Notre Dame Cathedral Gargoyle, Paris - Chimera. Date: circa 1920

The Toilet of Helen by Aubrey Beardsley, an illustration to his novel Under the Hill. A bare-breasted Helen is preened and pampered by decorative ladies in 18th century dress

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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.