The Drolatic Dreams of Pantagruel is a collection of 120 bizarre "demon doodles". Many of these monsters are comical, striking absurd and amusing poses. Others are a little more disturbing, with unnerving expressions and emotionless hollow faces. These sketches are so fantastically bizarre: they tap into the disturbing art of Hieronymous Bosch, and the grotesque monsters from medieval manuscripts.

Curiously, there are no words to accompany these drawings, so we are left to guess their meaning. I suspect that beneath these whimsical sketches lie hidden messages that poke fun at the powers that be. From hidden jokes at the expense of the nobility and the Catholic church. Whilst I have attempted to explain the meaning of some, I’m at a loss for words with most of the others... but it's fun to guess!

After a week away on vacation (it was wonderful thanks), I am back to my regular schedule. This video was a blast to make, and am still learning a lot as I go. I hope you enjoy this one! The channel is at 586k subscribers, thank you all!

H.


Sources & Further Reading:

The Drolatic Dreams of Pantagruel (1565) Public Doman Review:
https://publicdomainreview.org/collec...

The Drolatic Dreams of Pantagruel: 120 Woodcuts Envision the Grotesque Inhabitants of Rabelais’ World (1565):
https://www.openculture.com/2022/03/t...

All 120 Doodles:
https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv...


Music:

Intro Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...

The Inspector by David Celeste
Via Epidemic Sound

Erudition by Ambre Jaune
Via Epidemic Sound

Two Lovers' Bane by David Celeste
Via Epidemic Sound

Wandering Soul by Gabriel Lewis
Via Epidemic Sound

Outro Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...


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