Monstrous Birth: The Monster of Ravenna
During the middle ages and into the Renaissance, birth abnormalities were viewed with fear and suspicion. A monstrous birth was a rare and important omen…
Memento Mori: Remember That You Die
Let’s talk about one of the most important tropes in art history: the memento mori. Literally meaning “remember death” or “remember that you die”…
AI Art: A History That Never Was
This image is merely AI art, the result of computer AI (Artificial Intelligence) and a text prompt: Marie Antoinette Holding the Fluffiest Kitten.
Mushroom Illustrations of the Public Domain
We’ve been restoring some rather gorgeous vintage mushroom illustrations this past month, and learned a few things about mushrooms in the process.
Vector Art of the Public Domain
Digital art isn’t just about the pixels. Infinitely scalable art exists too, perfect for billboard advertising. Let’s learn about vectors and vector art.
Sea Monsters of the Public Domain
Sea Monsters have risen from their 16th century ocean depths and are swimming freely in the Public Domain! We released the kraken, and it is thrilled to be out!
Nut Illustrations of the Public Domain
We have plenty of strange art on TofuJoe, but today’s images are a different kind of nuts. Here are some of the best nut illustrations in the Public Domain.
The Swimming Dead: Zombie Salmon
Every year lakes and rivers are filled with thousands of pacific salmon still alive and swimming, yet rotting away. This is the story of Zombie Salmon.
Spooky Bats of the Public Domain
Let’s talk spooky bats! We might be 5 months late for Halloween or 7 months early, but there’s no wrong time for bats. Here’s the best of the public domain.
Extinct Animals of the Public Domain
Historical illustrations are beautiful, and also document biodiversity that is quickly disappearing. Fascinating animals can become extinct animals.
The Public Domain Tropical Fish of Sri Lanka
Let’s check out a book from 1830 featuring thirty gorgeous illustrations of tropical fish, a few of which had never been documented by Europeans before.
Opulent Oranges of the Public Domain
Mandarin oranges are important in Chinese culture as a symbol of abundance and good fortune. Let’s check out the best orange images in the public domain.