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Pantagruels meal, from Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)
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Pantagruels meal, from Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)
XIR164723 Pantagruels meal, from Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) engraved by Paul Jonnard-Pacel (d.1902) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright
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This print captures the essence of Pantagruel's meal, a scene from Francois Rabelais' renowned literary work. Engraved by Paul Jonnard-Pacel, this image brings to life the extravagant feast described in Rabelais' book. Pantagruel, a giant and son of Gargantua, is depicted as an obese figure indulging in his gluttonous desires. With a spoon and fork in hand, he eagerly devours his meal with his tongue hanging out. Surrounding him are servants and maids attending to his every need while he drinks from a glass. The composition exudes both comedy and satire as it portrays Pantagruel's laziness and insatiable greed for food. The scale of the scene emphasizes his voracious appetite as well as the excesses of Renaissance society. Dore's artistic interpretation beautifully captures the burlesque nature of Rabelais' writing through intricate details such as sheep scattered around the table symbolizing gluttony. Displayed at Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, France, this engraving offers viewers a glimpse into one of literature's most memorable characters. It serves as a reminder that even centuries later, Rabelais' satirical commentary on human vices remains relevant today.
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