Procession of Monstrous Figures 1615

"Procession of Monstrous Figures" is a 1615 etching by Wendel Dietterlin the Younger. The artwork depicts a procession of six fantastical figures, each with unique and exaggerated features. Some figures are grotesquely deformed, while others are more human-like with animalistic attributes. The figures are set against a simple background, allowing the viewer to focus on their bizarre and humorous forms. Dietterlin was known for his imaginative and grotesque designs, which were often used to satirize the human condition and the follies of society. This etching is a testament to the artist's unique ability to blend humor and grotesquerie in a visually compelling manner, making it a fascinating example of 17th-century printmaking and the bizarre.