Calembredaines & Coquecigrues

Herbert James Draper - The Lament for Icarus (1898)

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catafalques:

THE EMBALMING JARS OF FREDERIK RUYSCH

Frederic Ruysch (1638-1731) was a Dutch botanist and anatomist, remembered mainly for his groundbreaking methods of anatomical preservation and the creation of his carefully arranged scenes incorporating human body parts. These remarkable ‘still life’ displays blurred the boundary between the demonstrative element of scientific preservation and the symbolic and allegorical of vanitas art. As well as his larger more elaborate anatomical displays (as seen above) he would also keep his specimens of limbs, fetuses and the carcasses of small animals carefully embalmed in individual glass jars. Offsetting the macabre contents he would create ‘flowering’ lids, decorating them with beads, fishes, shells, artificial flowers and lacy garments – the little scenes often echoing the life the jar’s contents had once known. 

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frillyraccoon:

Ma troisième tentative de BD, 6 pages pour le prochain numéro du “fanzine Parlez-moi d’amour” qui aura pour thème “La chasse est ouverte”.

My third comic attempt, 6 pages for a fanzine called “Parlez- moi d’amour” with “the hunting season is open” as the third issue’s topic.

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herrshitlordii:

Selected Details From Irish Artist Harry Clarke’s Stained Glass Works (Sources from Flickr)

Harry Clarke (March 17, 1889 – January 6, 1931) was an Irish stained glass artist and book illustrator. Born in Dublin, he was a leading figure in the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement. 

 

Between the years 1917 to 1931 he carried out over forty commissions for churches in Ireland, Great Britain and elsewhere. Clarke’s windows have been described as “breathtaking”, “magnificent” and “intensely moving”, by some and vividly illustrate Clarke’s unique style with lively animated faces, a profusion of rich vibrant colours and generous ornamentation. 

 

Having been plagued by poor health for most of his life, Clarke died at the age of 41.

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