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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This reflects on the fleeting nature of beauty, fame, and life. It laments the passing of celebrated women from history, such as Helen of Troy and Joan of Arc, whose once-glorious lives have been erased by time. The poem emphasizes how all things, including beauty and power, are transient and subject to the ravages of time.

In Ansaldi’s illustration, this theme is visually represented by fading figures of historical women, surrounded by symbols of decay like wilted flowers or crumbling architecture, signifying the passage of time. The use of surrealist elements and a somber atmosphere enhances the poem's themes of impermanence and nostalgia. The illustration captures the melancholic tone of Villon’s reflection on the inevitable decline of all things, including the most revered individuals.

Les Ballades de Maistre François Villon

The Ballad of the Ladies of Times Past

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