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March 14, 2011 05:14 am PDT
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16th century engraved grotesque masks
I love these zoological grotesque masks from the 16th century. They were designed by Cornelis Floris and engraved by Frans Huys. They were originally published in Antwerp in 1555 by Hans Liefrinck. The original collection was called something like "Ingenious portrayal of several types of mask. Useful for painters, stoneworkers [and other trades]." Basically, they're clip-art for stonemasons. Grotesque Mask Heads (via Neatorama)...
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