Gargantua Collection

Rabelais / Pantagruel
The uses of Pantagruelion

GARGANTUA CIRCUS POSTER. Gargantua the Great on an American circus poster, 1938

Grandes et inestimables chroniques du grand et enorme geant Gargantua anonymous work who inspired Francois Rabelais for
1734778 Grandes et inestimables chroniques du grand et enorme geant Gargantua anonymous work who inspired Francois Rabelais for "Pantagruel" in 1532

Grandes et inestimables chroniques du grand et enorme geant Gargantua anonymous work who inspired Francois Rabelais for
1734780 Grandes et inestimables chroniques du grand et enorme geant Gargantua anonymous work who inspired Francois Rabelais for "Pantagruel" in 1532, engraving by Albert Robida by Robida

Prise de la Roche Clermaud or Taking the rock Clermond
3116218 Prise de la Roche Clermaud or Taking the rock Clermond. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Sophiste feut introduict et commenca sa harangue en toussant or The Sophist was introduced
3083279 Le Sophiste feut introduict et commenca sa harangue en toussant or The Sophist was introduced and began his speech by coughing

Assaut de la Roche Clermaud or Assault of the Roche-Clermaud
3083272 Assaut de la Roche Clermaud or Assault of the Roche-Clermaud. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frere Jean des Entommeures se saisit du bastion de la croix or Friar John des Entommeures seized the staff of the cross
3083280 Frere Jean des Entommeures se saisit du bastion de la croix or Friar John des Entommeures seized the staff of the cross

Mesaventure d'une Haute Dame de Paris or The Mishap of a High Lady of Paris
3116217 Mesaventure d'une Haute Dame de Paris or The Mishap of a High Lady of Paris. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pantagruel en son Berceau or Pantagruel in his Cradle
3116214 Pantagruel en son Berceau or Pantagruel in his Cradle. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le conseil des capitaines de Picrochole or The council of Picrochole's captains
3083290 Le conseil des capitaines de Picrochole or The council of Picrochole's captains. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Harangue Faite Par Ulric Gallet A Picrochole or the harangue delivered by Ulric Gallet to Picrochole
3083289 La Harangue Faite Par Ulric Gallet A Picrochole or the harangue delivered by Ulric Gallet to Picrochole. by Robida

L'Abbaye de Theleme or The Abbey of Theleme
3116220 L'Abbaye de Theleme or The Abbey of Theleme. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the illustration by Albert Robida for Gargantua)

Pantagruel Lisant les Belles Chroniques or Pantagruel Reading the Beautiful Chronicles
3116221 Pantagruel Lisant les Belles Chroniques or Pantagruel Reading the Beautiful Chronicles. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pantagruel kills Physeter, illustration from Gargantua and Pantagruel, by Francois Rabelais (engraving)
1200180 Pantagruel kills Physeter, illustration from Gargantua and Pantagruel, by Francois Rabelais (engraving) by Tanje, Pierre (1706-61); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Rabelais (chromolitho)
667209 Rabelais (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rabelais. French educational card, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

Title page from the best known edition of Gargantua, a novel by Francois Rabelais (engraving)
3647919 Title page from the best known edition of Gargantua, a novel by Francois Rabelais (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gargantua dans son bercceau (engraving)
3629585 Gargantua dans son bercceau (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gargantua dans son bercceau. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1840)

"Ils Allaient Dodelinant de la Teste"("They went along wagging their Heads"), Rabelais (engraving)
1059449 " Ils Allaient Dodelinant de la Teste" (" They went along wagging their Heads" ), Rabelais (engraving) by French School

Gargantua (litho)
5224692 Gargantua (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gargantua. Illustration for The Works of Rabelais illustrated by W Heath Robinson (Navarre Society)

Trade card for Liebig meat extract (chromolitho)
974627 Trade card for Liebig meat extract (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Liebig meat extract)

Swimming In The Seine, Paris. After A Drawing By Gustave Dore For Gargantua And Pantagruel. From Life And Reminiscences Of Gustave Dore, Published 1885

Giant Baby / Rabelais
Gargantua, as a baby: he has to be carried by several villagers because of his enormous size... Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans

Rabelais, Franc?ois (c. 1494-1553). French writer. Gargantua
Rabelais, Franc?ois (c. 1494-1553). French writer. The life of the Gargantua and of Pantagruel. The pilgrims are eaten in salads. Illustration by Gustave Dore?, 1873. Colored

Cartoon, Pantagruels victorious return to the court of Gargantua, after extirpating the Soup Meagres of Bouille Land, by James Gillray

Rabelais, Franois (La Devinire, c. 1494-Paris, 1553)
Rabelais, Francois (La Deviniere, c. 1494-Paris, 1553). French writer. Gargantua. Engraving in The Very Horrific Life of Great Gargantua, Father of Pantagruel (1534)

Rabelais, Franois (c. 1494-1553). French writer. The life of the Gargantua and of Pantagruel
Rabelais, Francois (c. 1494-1553). French writer. The life of the Gargantua and of Pantagruel. The pilgrims are eaten in salads. Illustration by Gustave Dore, 1873. Colored

Gargantua sees his son Pantagruel carrying his crib, illustration from Gargantua
XIR1200181 Gargantua sees his son Pantagruel carrying his crib, illustration from Gargantua and Pantagruel, by FranAzois Rabelais (engraving) by Tanje, Pierre (1706-61); Bibliotheque Nationale

Illustration from Gargantua and Pantagruel, by Francois Rabelais (engraving)
XIR1200179 Illustration from Gargantua and Pantagruel, by FranAzois Rabelais (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Inhabitants of the island of Ennasin, illustration from Gargantua and Pantagruel
XIR1200169 Inhabitants of the island of Ennasin, illustration from Gargantua and Pantagruel, by FranAzois Rabelais (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The birth of Pantagruel, illustration from Gargantua and Pantagruel, by
XIR1200175 The birth of Pantagruel, illustration from Gargantua and Pantagruel, by FranAzois Rabelais (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

1200171; out of copyright

The Pinochle Player, illustration from Gargantua and Pantagruel, by Francois Rabelais
XIR1200168 The Pinochle Player, illustration from Gargantua and Pantagruel, by FranAzois Rabelais (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

1200170; out of copyright

Illustration from Gargantua and Pantagruel, by Francois Rabelais (engraving)
XIR1200165 Illustration from Gargantua and Pantagruel, by FranAzois Rabelais (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The birth of Gargantua, illustration from Gargantua and Pantagruel, by Francois Rabelais
XIR1200164 The birth of Gargantua, illustration from Gargantua and Pantagruel, by FranAzois Rabelais (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Master Janotus harangues Gargantua to give back the bells, illustration from The
XIR1200161 Master Janotus harangues Gargantua to give back the bells, illustration from The Life of Gargantua and Pantagruel, by FranAzois Rabelais (engraving) by Tanje

Gargantua rewarding officers after the victory of Picrochole, illustration from The
XIR1200162 Gargantua rewarding officers after the victory of Picrochole, illustration from The Life of Gargantua and Pantagruel, by FranAzois Rabelais (engraving) by Tanje

The meeting with Braguibar on the Island of Sonante, illustration from The Life of Gargantua
XIR1200160 The meeting with Braguibar on the Island of Sonante, illustration from The Life of Gargantua and Pantagruel, by FranAzois Rabelais, 1744 (engraving) by French School

RABELAIS: GIANT. 19th century illustration to Gargantua and Pantagruel, by Francois Rabelais

The people of Paris marvel at Gargantua. Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor
RABELAIS: GARGANTUA, 1873. The people of Paris marvel at Gargantua. Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

Parisian throngs in awe of Gargantua at Notre-Dame. Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor
RABELAIS: GARGANTUA, 1873. Parisian throngs in awe of Gargantua at Notre-Dame. Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS, Fran篩s (1494-1553);Dore, Paul Gustave
RABELAIS, Fran篩s (1494-1553); Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). Gargantua and Pantagruel. 1854. Illustration for Fran篩s Rabelais work. Etching. SPAIN. Barcelona

RABELAIS: GARGANTUA AND PANTAGRUEL. Illustration of The Life of Gargantua and of Pantagruel by François Rabelais. Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. Panurges fear of death at sea (IV, 20). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. Pantagruel about to attack the sea monster with javelins (IV, 34). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. Friar Jean mocks Panurge, who lost his courage during the storm (IV, 19). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. A sea monster attacks Pantagruels ship (IV, 34). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: GARGANTUA. The multitude in the ford of Vede drowned by the urine of Gargantuas mare (I, 36). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. Visiting Avignon, Pantagruel finds the women especially amorous (II, 5). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: DIVINE BOTTLE. The Divine Bottle (V, 45). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PAPAL DECRETALS. Outside the church of the Papimanes hangs a gigantic copy of the papal decretals (IV, 49). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: SHEEP. The sheep jumping overboard (IV, 8). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: THELEMITES. The quiet pleasures enjoyed by the Thelemites (I, 56). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: QUINTE ESSENCE. Queen Entelechie, or Quinte Essence, cures all diseases by playing the organ and singing (V)
RABELAIS: QUINTE ESSENCE. Queen Entelechie, or Quinte Essence, cures all diseases by playing the organ and singing (V, 20). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: GARGANTUA. Gargantua approves of the cultured and free life at the abbey (I, 57). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: GARGANTUA. Gargantua and Pantagruel. Gargantua swallows the pilgrims hidden in his salad (I, 38). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: GARGANTUA, 1873. At Gargantuas Parisian meals, four men shovel mustard into his mouth. Engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. Gargantua and Pantagruel. Pantagruel sees the monastery of the Humming Friars on the island of the Esclots (V, 27). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: GARGANTUA. The newborn Gargantuas first words are, Give me something to drink. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: GARGANTUA. Francois Rabelais: Gargantua and Pantagruel. The infant Gargantua eating with his fathers dogs. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. Francois Rabelais: Gargantua and Pantagruel. Pantagruel, son of Gargantua, is nourished by the milk of 4, 600 cows (II, 4). Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

Pantagruel / First Edition
Title page of first edition

Gargantua & Pantagruel
The gargantuan task of feeding the baby Gargantua

Giant / Pantagruel / Drink
Baby Pantagruel supplied with milk (sucking from the udders of cows)

Giant / Pantagruel / Counsel
Panurge asks Pantagruel if he should marry

Giant / Pantagruel / Battle
Pantagruel on the field of battle

Giant / Widenostrils
The giant Widenostrils eats from a mountain of kitchenware. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Pantagruel & Gargantua
Gargantua & his son Pantagruel are influenced by the fruits of the vine from an early age... Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans

Panurge / Folklore / Rabelai
Panurges dream. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Pantagruel / Giant / Drink
Panurge asks Pantagruel if he should marry. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Rabelais / Gargantua / Devil
The Devil carousing. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Gargantua / Giant / Rabelais
Gargantua chooses a staff. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Gargatnua / Giant / Rabelais
Gargantuas early fondness for a drink... Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

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"Gargantua: A Tale of Epic Proportions" Step into the world of Rabelais' masterpiece, "Gargantua and Pantagruel, " where larger-than-life characters and outrageous adventures await. From the vivid illustrations by Gustave Dore to the captivating stories within, this epic saga has enthralled readers for centuries. In one scene, we witness a chilling moment as Gargantua aids in "Helping The Hanging Man To Die. " Dore's haunting drawing from 1885 captures the somber atmosphere surrounding this macabre event, reminding us of the darker side of Gargantua's world. But fear not. Amidst these grim moments, there is also room for awe-inspiring spectacles. Imagine yourself standing before a vibrant "GARGANTUA CIRCUS POSTER" from 1938. Here, Gargantua the Great takes center stage, showcasing his immense strength and commanding presence that captivated audiences across America. The tale continues with breathtaking battles like "Prise de la Roche Clermaud, " where Gargantua proves his might against formidable foes. Witness as he leads his troops in an exhilarating "Assaut de la Roche Clermaud, " displaying both strategic brilliance and raw power. Yet amidst all this chaos lies humor and wit. Frere Jean des Entommeures seizes our attention when he hilariously claims victory over a bastion with nothing but a staff in hand during "Friar John des Entommeures se saisit du bastion de la croix. " And let us not forget about love's misfortunes. Delve into the mishaps faced by noble ladies such as in "Mesaventure d'une Haute Dame de Paris. " These tales remind us that even amidst grandiose adventures, human emotions remain at play.