The Professional Grotesques of Nicolas de Larmessin II

Meet the smith whose belly is a forge, and the woman whose body is woven from her own baskets. These sometimes scary, cyborg-esque illustrations were made by a 17th century Parisian illustrator named Nicolas de Larmessin II.

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Each figure has been drawn so that their bodies are made out of the tools and products of their professions. The results are often odd and disturbing.

Cabinetmaker

Sword maker

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Tailor

Baker

Optician and mirror maker

Cooper

Sculptor

Glasscutter

Gardener

Winegrower

Cheesemonger

Clockmaker

Perfumer

Pyrotechnist

Hat maker

Ceramist and glassworker

Innkeeper

Blacksmith

Musician

Locksmith

Basketmaker

Goldsmith

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The images are from Ptak Science Books and Marinni.

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