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Gargantua in the Vineyard
Francois Rabelais (circa 1490 - 1553) and his satirical writings
on the illustrious giants, Gargantua and Pantagruel, were the inspiration
for this book of prints by Art Hazelwood. Rabelais was a scholar of
erudition, a mocker of manners, a defender of appetites, an adherent
of wine, and a champion of laughter.
This visual interpretation was inspired by an episode in book I, chapter
XXVII. Friar John, a monk of considerable thirst, is outraged by the
invading army's destruction of the grape harvest. He grabs the staff
of the cross from the altar and attacks the plundering army. The giant
Gargantua and his allies join the battle and drive the enemies of wine,
wit and wisdom from the vineyard.
This continuous image book is made up of 10 separate prints joined together
into one, as well as a cover image, title page and colophon. The entire
book when spread out measures 18" x 288" (inches). When closed
the book measures 18" x 18" (inches).
These following two images are available as individual prints.
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The following composite picture gives a good feeling
for the grand scope of this book when open to it's full length of
24 feet, even though there are 3 images missing..
The entire book is available for $4500. Individual prints from the series are available for $500. |
 Cover image from "Gargantua in the Garden" |
   
  
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