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Of them that forceth or careth for the bacbytynge of lewde people, illustration
XJF486430 Of them that forceth or careth for the bacbytynge of lewde people, 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 a bell with a foxs tail inside turned upside down as a fool fills it with flour. Foolishness of paying attention to other peoples backbiting. A bell cannot sound if it is muffled.); German, out of copyright
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1497 1509 Alexander Barclay Bell Brandt Brandts Care Down Flour Fool Foolish Foolishness Fools Force Foxs Gossip Jester Lewd Narrenschiff Sack Sebastian Tail Translation Upside Vice Vices Muffled Silenced
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This print captures an illustration from Alexander Barclay's English translation of "The Ship of Fools" published in 1874. The image is a facsimile of the original German woodcut from 1497 and depicts a thought-provoking scene. In the center, we see a bell turned upside down with a fox's tail inside, symbolizing foolishness. A fool fills the bell with flour, representing the act of paying attention to other people's backbiting or gossip. The message conveyed by this artwork is clear: it highlights the futility and senselessness of indulging in idle chatter or malicious talk about others. Just as a muffled bell cannot produce sound, engaging in backstabbing behavior only serves to silence one's own voice and diminish personal integrity. Alexander Barclay, the Scottish-born English poet who translated Sebastian Brandt's work into English, brings forth this powerful satire on human vices through his poetic rendition. This engraving beautifully encapsulates his interpretation while staying true to its original form. As we gaze upon this piece, we are reminded that there is wisdom in refraining from participating in such destructive behavior. Instead, let us focus on uplifting conversations and actions that contribute positively to our communities. Through this timeless image captured by Fine Art Finder, we are encouraged to reflect upon our own interactions and strive for greater empathy and understanding towards others.
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