Heroes and Villains in 16th-Century Clothing Is Something You Should See

Updated on Nov 20, 2014 at 11:25 AM

What if Spider-Man had existed in the 16th century? Would he have looked quite as regal as artist Sacha Goldberger's rendering? The French photographer's new collection "invites you to celebrate the heroes of your childhood," but not just the conventional heroes. He's also taken the likes of Heath Ledger's version of the Joker, and several Star Wars characters. The official titles alone ("Portrait of a Green Man Really Brawny," etc.) are pretty interesting, and there are even more up on his website. Take a look!

Robin

Batman: "Portrait of the Masked Man With Pointed Ears Squire"

Batman and Robin: "Portrait of a Couple of Masked Men Who Do Not Look at Themselves"

The Joker: "Portrait of a Jester With a Dark Smile"

Catwoman: "Portrait of a Feline Woman in Black and Her Even More Savage Animal"

Superman: "Portrait of a Man Wearing an 'S' on His Chest"

Wonder Woman: "Woman in Red and Blue With Diadem and Lasso"

Spider-Man: "Portrait of a Masked Man With a Spider Embroidered on His Chest"

Wolverine: "Portrait of a Man With Very Long Nails"

Captain America: "Soldier With Helmet and Shield in American Colors"

Iron Man: "Portrait of a Man Wearing a Helmet Landshape With Light Going Out From His Eyes"

The Hulk: "Portrait of a Green Man Really Brawny"

Green Lantern: "Masked Man Dressed in Green With Ring"

Stormtrooper

Princess Leia: "Portrait of a Princess With a Helmet of Hair on her Ears"

Darth Vader: "Portrait of an Officer in a Black Helmet and His Animal"

Yoda: "Portrait of a Small-Sized Eider With a Stick of Green Light"

C-3PO: "Picture of a Man Wearing a Gold Armor"

Chewbacca: "Portrait of a Very Hairy Man"

R2-D2: "Portrait of a Metal Cylindrical Object"

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Heroes and Villains in 16th-Century Clothing Is Something You Should See

Robin

Batman: "Portrait of the Masked Man With Pointed Ears Squire"

Batman and Robin: "Portrait of a Couple of Masked Men Who Do Not Look at Themselves"

The Joker: "Portrait of a Jester With a Dark Smile"

Catwoman: "Portrait of a Feline Woman in Black and Her Even More Savage Animal"

Catwoman: "Portrait of a Feline Woman in Black and Her Even More Savage Animal"

Superman: "Portrait of a Man Wearing an 'S' on His Chest"

Wonder Woman: "Woman in Red and Blue With Diadem and Lasso"

Spider-Man: "Portrait of a Masked Man With a Spider Embroidered on His Chest"

Wolverine: "Portrait of a Man With Very Long Nails"

Captain America: "Soldier With Helmet and Shield in American Colors"

Iron Man: "Portrait of a Man Wearing a Helmet Landshape With Light Going Out From His Eyes"

The Hulk: "Portrait of a Green Man Really Brawny"

Green Lantern: "Masked Man Dressed in Green With Ring"

Stormtrooper

Princess Leia: "Portrait of a Princess With a Helmet of Hair on her Ears"

Darth Vader: "Portrait of an Officer in a Black Helmet and His Animal"

Yoda: "Portrait of a Small-Sized Eider With a Stick of Green Light"

C-3PO: "Picture of a Man Wearing a Gold Armor"

Chewbacca: "Portrait of a Very Hairy Man"

R2-D2: "Portrait of a Metal Cylindrical Object"

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