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XJF486431 Of folys that can nat beware by the mysfortune and examples of others damage, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Barclay (c.1476-1552) Scottish born English poet, translated Sebastian Brandts (1457-1521) Das Narrenschiff, as The Ship of Fools in 1509. Image is a facsimile of the original German woodcut of 1497 and shows two falls falling over each other. The foolishness of not learning from other peoples mistakes.); German, out of copyright
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1497 1509 Alexander Barclay Beware Brandt Brandts Damage Examples Falling Folys Fool Foolish Foolishness Fools Jester Jesters Lesson Misfortune Narrenschiff Sebastian Translation Trip Tripped Tripping Vice Vices Mistakes
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This print captures the essence of human folly and the consequences that arise from our inability to learn from others' misfortunes. Taken from Alexander Barclay's English translation of "The Ship of Fools" published in 1874, this illustration is a facsimile of a German woodcut dating back to 1497. In this image, we witness two fools tumbling over each other, symbolizing the foolishness of not heeding the lessons provided by those who have already suffered. The engraving serves as a stark reminder that history repeats itself when individuals fail to recognize their own vulnerability to mistakes. Alexander Barclay, an esteemed Scottish-born English poet, translated Sebastian Brandt's renowned work "Das Narrenschiff" into English under the title "The Ship of Fools" in 1509. Through his translation and accompanying illustrations like this one, Barclay aimed to satirize vices and highlight society's collective foolishness. As we gaze upon these two figures falling headlong into their own misfortune, it becomes clear that wisdom lies in learning from others' experiences rather than repeating their errors. This timeless message resonates with us today just as strongly as it did during the 15th century when this artwork was created. Let us reflect on our own actions and strive to avoid tripping over the same stumbling blocks that have plagued humanity throughout history. May this image serve as a poignant reminder that true wisdom comes not only from personal experience but also through observing and understanding the mistakes made by others.
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