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The Imprudent Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
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The Imprudent Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308353 The Imprudent Fool, 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 28385158
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
Belittling 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 Seventeeth Century Swissman
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is a captivating and thought-provoking artwork created by Wilhelm Stettler in the late 17th century. This small print, measuring only 11.5x10.5 cm, showcases Stettler's mastery of brush and Indian ink on laid paper. The image depicts a court jester mounted on horseback, surrounded by an air of mockery and derision. The jester's exaggerated gestures and comical expression convey his foolishness while highlighting the artist's skillful use of black and white contrast. Stettler, a Swiss artist born in 1643, collaborated with Caspar Merian to create this intriguing piece that explores themes of vice versus virtue. Through the figure of the fool, they invite viewers to reflect upon their own actions and choices. This artwork not only captures the essence of European art during the seventeenth century but also serves as a reminder that folly can be found even among those who hold positions within society. Currently housed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, UK, "The Imprudent Fool" continues to captivate audiences with its timeless message about human nature. As we gaze upon this delicate illustration from centuries past, we are reminded that making fun or belittling others should never be taken lightly – for it is through empathy and understanding that true virtues are cultivated.
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