Paul Scarron Collection

The Scene with the Tall Baguenodière, 1726/1727. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
The Scene with the Tall Baguenodiere, 1726/1727

On trouve le corps mort de l'hote que l'on avait cache, 1727. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
On trouve le corps mort de l'hote que l'on avait cache, 1727

L'Arrivee de l'Operateur dans l'hotellerie, 1727. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
L'Arrivee de l'Operateur dans l'hotellerie, 1727

Ragotin dans le coffre, 1737. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Ragotin dans le coffre, 1737

Ragotin declame des vers; des paysans croient qu'il preche, 1737. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Ragotin declame des vers; des paysans croient qu'il preche, 1737

Ragotin enivré par La Rancune, 1726/1727. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Ragotin enivre par La Rancune, 1726/1727

Ragotin lie par les parents du fou, 1727. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Ragotin lie par les parents du fou, 1727

The Adventure of the Chamber Pot, plate four from Scènes du Roman Comique, n.d. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
The Adventure of the Chamber Pot, plate four from Scenes du Roman Comique, n.d

Scarron and the Wits - First Appearance of La Belle Indienne (engraving)
3099379 Scarron and the Wits - First Appearance of La Belle Indienne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Rancune cuts the hat of Ragotin (engraving)
3648037 La Rancune cuts the hat of Ragotin (engraving) by Engelbrechtsen, Cornelis (1468-1533); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rancune cuts the hat of Ragotin)

Frontispiece for The Works of Scarron (Œuvres de Scarron)
Frontispiece for The Works of Scarron ( uvres de Scarron); the poet sitting in a chair, seen from behind, women to either side representing caricatures of the nine muses, Pan, Bacchus

Frontispiece for Les Oeuvres de Scarron, 1649. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Frontispiece for Les Oeuvres de Scarron, 1649

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Playwright Paul Scarron surrounded by allegorical figures, Jacob Folkema, 1703 - 1767

Playwright Paul Scarron dances with satyrs, fauns and maenads, Aeneas saves his father from burning Troy

Battle of the gods and giants, Jacob Folkema, 1703 - 1767

Aeneas saves his father from burning Troy, Jacob Folkema, 1703 - 1767

Mythological and allegorical scenes about the inspiration of the playwright Paul Scarron, Jacob Folkema, Louis Fabritius Dubourg, 1703 - 1767

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"Paul Scarron (c.1610-1660): A Playwright's Journey Through Mythology and Allegory - From the First Appearance of La Belle Indienne to the Inspiring Battle of the Gods and Giants Discover the captivating world of 17th-century French playwright Paul Scarron, as depicted in a series of engravings and illustrations. Witness the debut of his iconic character, La Belle Indienne, in the enchanting "Scarron and the Wits: First Appearance of La Belle Indienne." Delve deeper into Scarron's satirical wit with the infamous "La Rancune cuts the hat of Ragotin," an engraving that showcases the playwright's penchant for humor and social commentary. Admire the elegance and sophistication of the Frontispiece for "The Works of Scarron," created by the renowned artist Stefano della Bella, which highlights Scarron's literary prowess and artistic vision. Explore the mystical and allegorical realms that inspired Scarron, as depicted in the captivating works of Jacob Folkema. Witness Paul Scarron surrounded by allegorical figures, dancing with satyrs, fauns, and maenads, and even saving his father, Aeneas, from the burning ruins of Troy in the Battle of the Gods and Giants. Join Paul Scarron on this enchanting journey through the realms of mythology and allegory, as he continues to captivate and inspire generations with his timeless stories and unforgettable characters.