Rabelais Collection (#7)

Swimming In The Seine, Paris. After A Drawing By Gustave Dore For Gargantua And Pantagruel. From Life And Reminiscences Of Gustave Dore, Published 1885

After A Gustave Dore Illustration To A Rabelais Story. From Life And Reminiscences Of Gustave Dore, Published 1885

Portrait of Rabelais, 1868. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
Portrait of Rabelais, 1868

Map of the French Department of Indre-et-Loire - No. 37
Map of the French Department of Indre-et-Loire - No.37, featuring inset illustrations of Chenonceaux, Langeais, Loches, Amboise and portraits of Rene Descartes, French philosopher, mathematician

Grotesque head, illustration by William Heath Robinson (The Works of Mr Francis Rabelais, 1921). Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C

Giant Baby / Rabelais
Gargantua, as a baby: he has to be carried by several villagers because of his enormous size... Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans

Portrait of Francois Rabelais (1494-1553). Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Rabelais, 1882. Francois Rabelais (c1495-1553) was a French writer, satirist, humanist, doctor and monk. Born at Chinon in Touraine

Francois Rabelais (c1495-1553), 1777. Artist: Pierre Savart
Francois Rabelais, French writer, satirist, humanist, doctor and monk, 1777. Born at Chinon in Touraine, Rabelais (c1495-1553)

Rabelais with Glass
FRANCOIS RABELAIS French medical, known also for his writings Date: 1483? - 1553

Portrait Rabelais 1868 Etching later state plate reduced
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Rabelais, Franois (La Devinire, c. 1494-Paris, 1553)
Rabelais, Francois (La Deviniere, c. 1494-Paris, 1553). French writer. Gargantua. Engraving in The Very Horrific Life of Great Gargantua, Father of Pantagruel (1534)

Source Size = 3772 x 5023
" ils Allaient Dodelinant De LA Teste" (" they Went Along Wagging their Heads" ), Rabelais, from the Picture by Adrien Moreau

Gargantua at his Table (colour litho)
XIR43214 Gargantua at his Table (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

A quarter of an hour Rabelais, painting by Mr Vetter. engraving 1855

Sir Thomas Urquhart (1611-1660) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF268061 Sir Thomas Urquhart (1611-1660) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Glover, George (fl.1625-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotish writer and translator; ); English, out of copyright

DREYFUS AFFAIR, 1899. Captain Alfred Dreyfus leaving the train at La Rabelais, near Rennes, during his return to France for his trial in Rennes, 1899. Contemporary American newspaper illustration

RABELAIS: GIANT. 19th century illustration to Gargantua and Pantagruel, by Francois Rabelais

Francois Rabelais (1495-1553) French satirist. Obtained medical degree at Montpellier

A quarter of an hour Rabelais, painting by Mr Vetter. engraving 1855

(1494-1553). French humorist and satirist. Line engraving, 16th century
FRANCOIS RABELAIS (1494-1553). French humorist and satirist. Line engraving, 16th century

The people of Paris marvel at Gargantua. Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor
RABELAIS: GARGANTUA, 1873. The people of Paris marvel at Gargantua. Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

Parisian throngs in awe of Gargantua at Notre-Dame. Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor
RABELAIS: GARGANTUA, 1873. Parisian throngs in awe of Gargantua at Notre-Dame. Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS, Fran篩s (1494-1553);Dore, Paul Gustave
RABELAIS, Fran篩s (1494-1553); Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). Gargantua and Pantagruel. 1854. Illustration for Fran篩s Rabelais work. Etching. SPAIN. Barcelona

RABELAIS, Fran篩s (1494-1553). French writer, clergyman and humanist. Etching. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

RABELAIS, Franzois (1494-1553)
RABELAIS, Franois (1494-1553). French writer, clergyman and humanist. French School (17th c.). Oil on canvas

RABELAIS RESIDENCE. French satirist and humorist Francois Rabelaiss house at Langeais, France

RABELAIS: GARGANTUA AND PANTAGRUEL. Illustration of The Life of Gargantua and of Pantagruel by François Rabelais. Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. Panurges fear of death at sea (IV, 20). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. Pantagruel about to attack the sea monster with javelins (IV, 34). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. Friar Jean mocks Panurge, who lost his courage during the storm (IV, 19). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. A sea monster attacks Pantagruels ship (IV, 34). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: GARGANTUA. The multitude in the ford of Vede drowned by the urine of Gargantuas mare (I, 36). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. Visiting Avignon, Pantagruel finds the women especially amorous (II, 5). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: DIVINE BOTTLE. The Divine Bottle (V, 45). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PAPAL DECRETALS. Outside the church of the Papimanes hangs a gigantic copy of the papal decretals (IV, 49). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: SHEEP. The sheep jumping overboard (IV, 8). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: THELEMITES. The quiet pleasures enjoyed by the Thelemites (I, 56). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: QUINTE ESSENCE. Queen Entelechie, or Quinte Essence, cures all diseases by playing the organ and singing (V)
RABELAIS: QUINTE ESSENCE. Queen Entelechie, or Quinte Essence, cures all diseases by playing the organ and singing (V, 20). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: GARGANTUA. Gargantua approves of the cultured and free life at the abbey (I, 57). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: GARGANTUA. Gargantua and Pantagruel. Gargantua swallows the pilgrims hidden in his salad (I, 38). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: GARGANTUA, 1873. At Gargantuas Parisian meals, four men shovel mustard into his mouth. Engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. Gargantua and Pantagruel. Pantagruel sees the monastery of the Humming Friars on the island of the Esclots (V, 27). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: GARGANTUA. The newborn Gargantuas first words are, Give me something to drink. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: GARGANTUA. Francois Rabelais: Gargantua and Pantagruel. The infant Gargantua eating with his fathers dogs. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

FRANCOIS RABELIAS (1494?-1553). French writer. Color French engraving, 16th century

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Rabelais, the renowned French writer and physician, is best known for his satirical masterpiece "Pantagruel. " This captivating illustration by Gustave Dore from Rabelais' "Gargantua and Pantagruel" transports us into a world of imagination and wit. Sir Thomas Urquhart's translation brought this work to English-speaking audiences, allowing them to appreciate its brilliance. In his "Songes De Pantagruel, " Rabelais takes us on a whimsical journey through the mind of Pantagruel, a giant with an insatiable appetite for knowledge and adventure. Lillah McCarthy's interpretation of Rabelais' works in her illustrations captures their essence beautifully. The engraving depicting scenes from Rabelais' complete works showcases Gustave Dore's exceptional talent as an illustrator. From the giant Pantagruel visiting Archduke Grippeminaud to exploring the monastery on Esclots Island, these images bring Rabelais' vivid storytelling to life. As we delve deeper into Rabelais' world, we encounter historical references such as the map of Indre-et-Loire Department and events like the Prise de la Roche Clermaud (Taking the Rock Clermond) or Assaut de la Roche Clermaud (Assault of the Roche-Clermaud). These elements add depth and context to his narratives. One cannot forget Le Sophiste feut introduict et commenca sa harangue en toussant (The Sophist was introduced and began his speech by coughing), which exemplifies Rabelaisian humor at its finest. His ability to blend satire with social commentary makes him one of literature's most influential figures. Through his writings, Rabelais challenges societal norms while entertaining readers with tales that are both fantastical and thought-provoking.