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The Fool Who Thinks Himself Clever Alone, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
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The Fool Who Thinks Himself Clever Alone, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308345 The Fool Who Thinks Himself Clever Alone, 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 28385156
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
2 People 2 Persons 7 Deadly Sins Belittling Court Jester Derides Derision Foolery Jester Joker Make Fun Of Mockery Plough Ploughing Ploughman Plow Pretension Pride Proud Proudness Scoff Seven Deadly Sins Two Persons Vanity Vice Virtue Virtues Virtuous 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Circa 1600 Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Emotions Feeling Seventeeth Century Swissman
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The Fool Who Thinks Himself Clever Alone
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is a captivating artwork captured in this photo print. Created between 1660 and 1686 by Wilhelm Stettler, a Swiss artist, this piece showcases his mastery of brush and Indian ink on paper. Measuring at just 11.5x10.5 cm, the intricate details of the drawing are truly remarkable. The composition features two individuals - one can assume they represent a court jester or joker and a ploughman engaged in their respective activities. The juxtaposition of these characters speaks volumes about human nature and societal dynamics. The jester symbolizes mockery and derision while the ploughman represents hard work and agricultural labor. Through this contrast, Stettler explores themes of pride, pretension, vanity, and the seven deadly sins. The black-and-white aesthetic adds to the overall impact of the artwork, emphasizing its timeless quality. As we gaze upon this illustration from centuries past, we are reminded that emotions such as pride and folly transcend time. This print serves as an invitation to reflect on our own actions and attitudes towards others. It reminds us not to underestimate the power of humility nor overestimate our own cleverness when standing alone. Displayed at Ashmolean Museum in Oxford University's UK campus, "The Fool Who Thinks Himself Clever Alone" continues to captivate viewers with its thought-provoking imagery rooted in European art history.
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