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.
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
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.
