By: Art Hazelwood

Francois Rabelais (circa 1490 - 1553) and his satirical writings on the illustrious giants, Gargantua and Pantagruel, were the inspiration for this book of prints by Art Hazelwood. Rabelais was a scholar of erudition, a mocker of manners, a defender of appetites, an adherent of wine, and a champion of laughter.

This visual interpretation was inspired by an episode where Friar John, a monk of considerable thirst, is outraged by the invading army's destruction of the grape harvest. 

This continuous image book is made up of 10 separate prints joined together into one, as well as a cover image, title page and colophon. The entire book when spread out measures 18" x 288" (inches). When closed the book measures 18" x 18" (inches).

Gargantua in the Vineyard Cover
Most Noble Boozers
For All Your Ills
The Dregs
They Attack
Panurge and Gargantua
Fetid Wind
Blown Away
Gargantua Gets The Grapes