Gargantua: Chapter LVII

bernardreder

print

pencil drawn

amateur sketch

light pencil work

print

pen sketch

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

portrait drawing

fantasy sketch

"Gargantua: Chapter LVII" is a black and white woodcut print by Bernard Reder, a prominent 20th-century artist. The artwork depicts a scene of three women, possibly related to the French Renaissance novel *Gargantua and Pantagruel* by François Rabelais, a work known for its bawdy humor and satirical commentary on society. Reder's use of bold lines and crosshatching adds depth and texture to the figures, creating a dramatic and visually engaging composition. The stark contrast between light and dark areas further enhances the artwork's powerful aesthetic.