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Antique Framed Print : The Fool Safe From Death, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
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The Fool Safe From Death, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308500 The Fool Safe From Death, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Wilhelm Stettler (1643-1708)
Caspar Merian (1627-1686)
brush and Indian ink on laid paper
h x w: sheet 11.5 x 10.5 cm); © Ashmolean Museum
Media ID 28385176
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
Belittling Derides Derision Foolery Make Fun Of Mockery Scoff Vice Virtue Virtues Virtuous Bodies Deaths Dying Mortality Passed Away Swissman
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.2cm x 24.4cm (8.3" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Fool Safe From Death
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is a captivating artwork created by Wilhelm Stettler between 1660 and 1686. This small but powerful piece, measuring just 11.5x10.5 cm, showcases the artist's mastery of brush and Indian ink on paper. The image depicts a skeleton, symbolizing death, reaching out towards a foolish figure who seems to be mocking its impending demise. Stettler's intricate lines and delicate shading bring this scene to life, capturing the viewer's attention with its dark yet thought-provoking composition. This artwork reflects the artistic style prevalent in the seventeenth century, known for its emphasis on satire and mockery. Stettler cleverly derides mortality through his portrayal of the fool who appears invincible in the face of death. Housed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, UK, this work exemplifies Stettler's skill as an artist while also serving as a reminder of our own mortality. The Swiss-born painter captures both virtue and vice within his black-and-white illustration, inviting viewers to reflect upon their own lives and choices. "The Fool Safe From Death" is not only an exquisite example of fine art but also serves as a timeless commentary on human nature and our relationship with mortality.
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