#WoodcutWednesday

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

Fifteenth century

Out, vile jelly! Where is thy lustre now?

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

Dafuq

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

Unsafe sex.

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

Dale had solitary yet wonderful plans for himself on Valentine’s Day.

Remember, ladies, you don’t need a man to have fun on Valentine’s Day.

I don't want anybody else. When I think about you, Martin Luther touches himself.

Don’t have a bo[a]ring Valentine’s Day!

This guy knows how to Valentines.

Be careful about who you see naked on Valentine’s Day.

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Those on my caduceus aren't the only snakes I have for you.

We should never be apart.

You transubstantiate my heart.

This one already captioned. I imagine this is what a real #EarlyModernValentine would look like.

The devil loves Valentines Day candy.

Cupid hates Beholders.

An #EarlyModernValentine for that special someone you really want to creep the fuck out.

Owner of a lonely heart, Owner of a lonely heart, Much better than an Owner of a broken heart.

Dance like no one but snakes are looking.

Keep smiling, keep shining Knowing you can always count on me, for sure That's what friends are for

For good times, and bad times, I'll be on your side forever more, That's what friends are for.

That awkward moment when someone returns from the grave to tell you you have muck on your face.

Grrrrrrr, motherfuckers!

I fuck your tower!

If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it… Earlier.