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The Fool Who Takes On Other People's Worries, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
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The Fool Who Takes On Other People's Worries, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308378 The Fool Who Takes On Other People's Worries, 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 28385160
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
Belittling Celestial Globe Court Jester Derides Derision Foolery Jester Joker Make Fun Of Mockery Scoff Vice Virtue Virtues Virtuous 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Circa 1600 Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Only One Person Seventeeth Century Swissman
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is a captivating 17th-century artwork by Wilhelm Stettler. This small print, measuring only 11.5x10.5 cm, showcases Stettler's mastery of brush and Indian ink on paper. Housed in the prestigious Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, UK, this piece offers a glimpse into the mind of its creator. Stettler's work depicts a court jester, known for his ability to bring laughter and entertainment to others. The jester stands alone in the image, holding a celestial globe that symbolizes his unique perspective on life's troubles. With an air of mockery and derision, he seems to belittle the worries of those around him. The artist skillfully captures both virtue and vice within this single figure. While the fool may appear lighthearted and virtuous on the surface, there is also an underlying sense of complexity that hints at deeper emotions beneath his facade. Rendered in black and white with meticulous attention to detail, this drawing exemplifies Stettler's talent as an illustrator. Through his artistry, he invites viewers to reflect upon their own worries while simultaneously reminding them not to take themselves too seriously. As we contemplate "The Fool Who Takes On Other People's Worries" we are reminded that sometimes it takes a bit of foolishness to find true wisdom amidst life's challenges.
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