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Illustrations  were created by the Italian artist Ansaldi.
Dimensions: 30x39 cm (without frame)
Anecdotal foxing in the margins without any consequences. Pure BFK rag paper by Rives.

Publication Date: 1967

Edition: 1st Edition

 

Les Ballades de Maistre François Villon is a collection of poems by the 15th-century French poet François Villon. Known for his sharp wit, rebellious nature, and dark themes, Villon’s poetry reflects on life, love, death, and the human experience. His ballads, which follow a specific rhyming pattern, express a mix of humor, sorrow, and social critique, often exploring the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. Villon’s work is deeply personal yet universal, offering timeless reflections on mortality and the struggles of the human condition.

 

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Les Ballades de Maistre François Villon

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  • A plea for mercy from a condemned man, expressing remorse for his sins and fear of judgment. It blends humility and desperation, calling on God and the Virgin Mary for forgiveness before facing execution.

    Summary of Ansaldi’s Illustration
    Ansaldi likely depicts a prisoner in prayer, with gallows in the background and religious symbols (cross, angel, or light) suggesting hope and redemption, emphasizing Villon’s struggle between guilt and salvation.

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