The Pied Piper of Hamelin by nickcarter
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a traditional German fairy tale, written, among others, by the Brothers Grimm. It is also known as the Pied Piper or other similar titles. It is believed that it was inspired by an event that happened in the German city of Hameln, Lower Saxony, in the 13th century.

Comments (9)
Rats! you beat me to it.!! great job!
I don't know what can I have you beat, but anyway thanks for your comment!
Rats! I think Truly Nolen has some serious competition.
I believe that Truly Nolen would do well to hire him as an exterminator of rats (eh eh eh)!
Der Rattenfänger von Hameln,klasse idee für ein Image,sehr sehr gut gemacht,gefällt mir ausgezeichnet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vielen Dank Miwi!!
Assolutamente fantastico !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Grazie Giuliano , commento graditissimo!
Absolutely fabulous my friend... This scene is really OUTSTANDING... fantastic composition alos... I love it !!!
Merci Cyvei ton commentaires sont toujours les bienvenus!
Ottima rappresentazione del pifferaio magico. Gran bel lavoro.
Grazie pregiato.
a vivid rendering of the old tale, at least the first part of the tale (where the piper leads the rats to their death). You've really made the piper stand out, by using rich reds and yellows on him, to contrast with the deep browns and darker greens (etc) of the rest of the image. And he's right up front, he's the very center of the image. Fine detail in the medieval village too, walled in with the big square in the center; and fine detail in the medieval architecture too. The rats look like they're dancing to his music, happy even as they march to their death. And it looks like one woman (in the background) is either dancing or conducting, as if conducting his music---she must be very happy to be rid of the rats (which, according to studies of the tale, were the same rats that carried the plague). I know this type of image takes a lot of time and planning---you did a fine job with it all. And the piper stands out as a burst of vivid hues and stripes, which makes him a hero of sorts. (In the second half of the tale, he lures children away as well...but here he's taking away a dreaded disease.) Really thoughtful work from you.
Thanks anahata for your welcome and careful commentary.
Excellent work!!!
Thank you rbowen
This is a great scene!