Illustrations were created by the Italian artist Ansaldi. Pure BFK rag paper by Rives. Sold with your choice of frame |
Les Ballades de Maistre François Villon
$1,200.00Prix
The double-page illustration by Ansaldi vividly captures the essence of Villon’s themes, combining visual elements of life, death, violence, and the marginalization of society’s outcasts. This illustration stands out due to its surrealistic and expressive nature, translating Villon’s poetic themes into a visual narrative that mirrors his dark, often cynical tone.
It serves as a visual extension of Villon’s themes, emphasizing the harshness of life, the inevitability of death, and the marginalization of society’s outcasts. The surrealistic and gothic nature of the piece brings Villon’s poetic darkness to life, using vivid and disturbing imagery to draw the viewer into a world that reflects both the absurdity and tragedy of human existence.