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Grotesque Carvings Beneath the Stern
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Grotesque Carvings Beneath the Stern

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These carved faces and figures beneath the stern of the Swedish warship Vasa (1628) reflect a blend of theatrical grotesquery and maritime intimidation. Such imagery was common on 17th-c. European warships, intended to awe enemies and assert divine and royal authority through visual drama.
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