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The Fool Dreaming Of The Land Of Milk And Honey, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
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The Fool Dreaming Of The Land Of Milk And Honey, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308546 The Fool Dreaming Of The Land Of Milk And Honey, 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 28383104
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
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The Fool Dreaming Of The Land Of Milk And Honey
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is a captivating artwork by Wilhelm Stettler, created between 1660 and 1686. This small print, measuring just 11.5x10.5 cm, showcases Stettler's mastery of brush and Indian ink on paper. In this whimsical scene, we see a jester or court fool lost in his own imagination. With a mischievous grin on his face, he gazes out into the distance as if envisioning a utopian world filled with abundance and bliss - the fabled land of milk and honey. The intricate details of the drawing transport us to another time and place. A boat floats gently on calm waters beneath an expansive sky that seems to merge seamlessly with heaven itself. The biblical references are evident, evoking notions of paradise and divine blessings. Stettler's work captures the essence of dreams - their ethereal nature and ability to transport us beyond our everyday reality. It invites viewers to ponder the power of imagination and its role in shaping our desires for a better world. This piece also reflects Stettler's Swiss heritage, as he was born in Switzerland in 1643. His European background influences his portrayal of virtue versus vice within society while exploring themes of travel and exploration. Displayed at the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, "The Fool Dreaming Of The Land Of Milk And Honey" continues to captivate audiences with its dreamlike quality and thought-provoking symbolism.
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