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1662 Schott deformities real and imagined
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1662 Schott deformities real and imagined
I " Long eared man", II " Boy without a mouth" III " human with an arm/tube mouth", IV " One eyed man", V " Man with no head", VI " Man with reversed feet". Copperplate from Gaspar Schotts Physica Curiosa, sive mirabilia naturae. Gaspar Schott was a Jesuit scholar (1608-1666). He worked with Athanasius Kircher in Rome before returning to Germany in 1655 where he was appointed professor of Mathematics at Augsburg. This work may have been inspired by unfinished elements of Kirchers work and draws together a remarkable array of the real and the imagined
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17th Century Curiosity Cyclops Deformity Disability Ears Fantastic Fantasy Kircher Limb Monster Mouth Mutation Myth Teratology Cephalus Freak Monstrosity
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intriguing world of deformities, both real and imagined, as depicted in a 17th-century copperplate from Gaspar Schott's Physica Curiosa. The artwork presents a series of astonishing figures that blur the lines between reality and fantasy. In this collection, we encounter an array of peculiar individuals who defy conventional human anatomy. From the "Long eared man" to the "Boy without a mouth" each portrait unveils a unique aberration that sparks curiosity and wonder. A "human with an arm/tube mouth" challenges our understanding of facial features, while a "One-eyed man" captivates with his singular vision. Perhaps most perplexing is the presence of a "Man with no head" defying all expectations. Gaspar Schott, renowned Jesuit scholar and collaborator of Athanasius Kircher in Rome, meticulously crafted these illustrations before returning to Germany as professor of Mathematics at Augsburg. Drawing inspiration from Kircher's unfinished work, Schott masterfully combines elements both real and imagined within this extraordinary piece. As we delve into this artwork filled with disability, mythological creatures, and fantastical beings, it becomes evident that Schott aimed to explore not only physical abnormalities but also society's fascination with monstrosity. This thought-provoking composition invites us to reflect on our perceptions of normalcy while marveling at the boundless creativity displayed by artists throughout history. Paul D. Stewart expertly captures this enigmatic print through
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