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Pope, 19th century (engraving)
2102125 Pope, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "Pope". Monster. Long hears, long nose. Engraving (facsimile) in: Les songes drolatiques de Pantagruel (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel), compendium of 120 engravings of grotesques monsters attributed to Francois Rabelais, Paris (France), 1565.); Photo © CCI
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This intriguing 19th-century engraving depicts a fantastical creature known as "Pope" from the compendium of grotesque monsters in Francois Rabelais' Les songes drolatiques de Pantagruel. With its long ears and nose, this mythical beast is both monstrous and captivating in equal measure. The intricate details of the engraving bring to life the vivid imagination of Rabelais, a renowned French writer and physician from the 16th century.
The black-and-white image exudes a dreamlike quality, inviting viewers to delve into the realm of onirism and explore the depths of their own imagination. As one gazes upon this fantastic creature, they are transported to a world where reality blends seamlessly with fantasy, blurring the lines between dreams and waking life.
Through this enchanting print, we are reminded of the power of storytelling and how literature has the ability to transport us to otherworldly realms filled with strange beings and magical wonders. The enigmatic figure of "Pope" serves as a testament to human creativity and our endless capacity for inventiveness.
Captured by Bridgeman Images, this engraving is not just a work of art but a gateway to an alternate universe where anything is possible.
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