#WoodcutWednesday

Woodcuts from early printed books, posted on Twitter every Wednesday from 2012, with a caption apiece.

Fifteenth century

And Aesop just sat back and enjoyed what he'd created–a complete and total barf-o-rama!

From: Aesop, Here begynneth the book of the subtyl historyes and fables of Esope…
Printed: 1484
Image from: Early English Books Online (STC 175)

Charlie's seemingly clever ruse of making his poncho double as a jerk yurt concealed nothing.

Fifteenth century

If you feelin’ like a pimp, go and brush your shoulders off.

From: Aesop, Here begynneth the book of the subtyl historyes and fables of Esope…
Printed: 1484
Image from: Early English Books Online (STC 175)

That awkward moment when someone starts getting a blow job at the table during your dinner party.

Martin Luther, consummate flasher.

Tired of life, the feeble-minded Jack decided to blow himself away.

It was at this moment that Belle realized that Davis' idea of kinkiness exceeded her own.

“Now hold very, very still.”

“He must have liked it.”

Fifteenth century

Terrence finally realized that Mime School was not for him.

From: Aesop, Here begynneth the book of the subtyl historyes and fables of Esope…
Printed: 1484
Image from: Early English Books Online (STC 175)

Your divine right to rule doesn't mean you can command angels to plunge your toilets.

Fifteenth century

That awkward moment where, as a third wheel, you find yourself conversing with the sun.

From: Aesop, Here begynneth the book of the subtyl historyes and fables of Esope…
Printed: 1484
Image from: Early English Books Online (STC 175)

Fifteenth century

Deep-throating a cock.

From: Aesop, Here begynneth the book of the subtyl historyes and fables of Esope…
Printed: 1484
Image from: Early English Books Online (STC 175)

Fifteenth century

PUPPIES!

From: Aesop, Here begynneth the book of the subtyl historyes and fables of Esope…
Printed: 1484
Image from: Early English Books Online (STC 175)

Fifteenth century

These rats: "Are those dicks?" "Yes. Those are almost certainly dicks."

From: Aesop, Here begynneth the book of the subtyl historyes and fables of Esope…
Printed: 1484
Image from: Early English Books Online (STC 175)

Fifteenth century

OTD in 1484, the Ass Rebellion began with this blow.

From: Aesop, Here begynneth the book of the subtyl historyes and fables of Esope…
Printed: 1484
Image from: Early English Books Online (STC 175)

Fifteenth century

A #NotA menagerie.

From: Aesop, Here begynneth the book of the subtyl historyes and fables of Esope…
Printed: 1484
Image from: Early English Books Online (STC 175)

Fifteenth century

"My log has something to tell you." (@DAVID_LYNCH is really a @thecampaignbook)

From: Aesop, Here begynneth the book of the subtyl historyes and fables of Esope…
Printed: 1484
Image from: Early English Books Online (STC 175)

Fifteenth century

This ox can’t even with this artist’s sense of proportion.

From: Aesop, Here begynneth the book of the subtyl historyes and fables of Esope…
Printed: 1484
Image from: Early English Books Online (STC 175)

Fifteenth century

Who needs hunting when you’ve got that good good.

From: Aesop, Here begynneth the book of the subtyl historyes and fables of Esope…
Printed: 1484
Image from: Early English Books Online (STC 175)

Fifteenth century

Woodcut Wednesday, 28 January 2015

From: Aesop, Here begynneth the book of the subtyl historyes and fables of Esope…
Printed: 1484
Image from: Early English Books Online (STC 175)

Fifteenth century

TIL: Rams love a good snuff film.

From: Aesop, Here begynneth the book of the subtyl historyes and fables of Esope…
Printed: 1484
Image from: Early English Books Online (STC 175)

Fifteenth century

This artist has never seen a lion before–he might not even be very familiar with people.

From: Aesop, Here begynneth the book of the subtyl historyes and fables of Esope…
Printed: 1484
Image from: Early English Books Online (STC 175)

Fifteenth century

Inappropriate jazz hands.

From: Aesop, Here begynneth the book of the subtyl historyes and fables of Esope…
Printed: 1484
Image from: Early English Books Online (STC 175)