Pantagruel: Livre V, Chapter XXXVI - "Les Fresques" 1942

This woodcut, titled "Pantagruel: Livre V, Chapter XXXVI - "Les Fresques", was created in 1942 by Bernard Reder, a French artist known for his expressive, often grotesque style. The scene depicts a fantastical and chaotic tableau featuring human-like figures interacting with an elephant. One figure rides the elephant, while another plays a stringed instrument, and a third, with devilish horns, plays an accordion. The woodcut's dark, dramatic lines and bold contrasts create a sense of energy and theatricality, reflecting Reder's unique artistic vision.