Fools Cap Collection

Portrait of Pieter Cornelisz. Van der Morsch, 1741-1820. Creator: Abraham Delfos
Portrait of Pieter Cornelisz. Van der Morsch, 1741-1820. Also known as Piero Bode, the Leiden City jester. Possibly by Abraham Delfos after an anonymous painting

True reform of Parliament, patriots lighting a revolutionary-bonfire in new Palace Yard by James Gillray
3519566 True reform of Parliament, patriots lighting a revolutionary-bonfire in new Palace Yard by James Gillray by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: True reform of Parliament)

Laughing Jester (oil on wood)
3087340 Laughing Jester (oil on wood) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 47 x 37 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Netherlandish, out of copyright

The Lady and Death, 1541 (copperplate engraving)
5058818 The Lady and Death, 1541 (copperplate engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50); 7.8 x 5.1 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: Death destroys all human beauty ); German

The Jester, c. 1519-20 (tempera on panel)
3740420 The Jester, c.1519-20 (tempera on panel) by Reichlich, Marx (c.1485-1520); 44.5 x 33.7 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; Austrian, out of copyright

Fools Cap World Map, c. 1590 (engraving)
3036384 Fools Cap World Map, c.1590 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); (add.info.: Antique print of a world map as the face of a court jesterAs A Fools CapA ; engraving, c. 1590)

Queen. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Queen

Foolish Knowledge and Foolish Love Trying to Restrain the World, from The Unrestrained World, plate 2, 1550

Twelfth Night characters - The Kings Fool, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Twelfth Night characters - The Kings Fool, 1844. Character from William Shakespeares play " Twelfth Night, or What You Will"

MEDIEVAL PUNISHMENT. Helmet with a jesters cap and bells, used as a means of degredation. Line engraving

Relief male face hood harp left right face text Non bene conveniunt
Relief of a male face with a hood and a harp, Relief of a male face with a hood and a harp. To the left and right of the face is the text Non bene conveniunt

FOOLs CAP WORLD MAP, c1590. Fools cap map of the world, c1590 by an unknown artist. The panel on the left reads: Democritus laughed at it, Heraclitus wept over it

Debauchery, Raphael Sadeler (I), 1592

TULIP MANIA, 1637. The Fools Cap. Dutch cartoon engraving, 1637, lampooning tulip mania, the wild speculative trade in tulips that crashed that same year

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"Fools Cap: A Symbol of Laughter, Revolution, and Wisdom" In the true reform of Parliament, patriots ignited a revolutionary-bonfire in New Palace Yard. James Gillray captured this historic moment with his satirical artwork. Amidst the laughter and jesters, an oil painting titled "Laughing Jester" depicts the whimsical nature of these entertainers who brought joy to all. "The Lady and Death, " a copperplate engraving from 1541, reminds us that even fools cannot escape mortality's grasp. It serves as a poignant reminder of life's fleeting nature. "The Jester, " created by Hans Holbein the Younger in c. 1519-20, showcases the artist's mastery in capturing both humor and depth within one character. A fool's cap world map from c. 1590 takes us on a journey through time and space. This intricate engraving offers insights into how people perceived our vast planet during that era. Hans Holbein the Younger presents Queen Elizabeth I wearing her regal attire but also donning a jester's cap in his intriguing creation called "Queen. " It symbolizes her ability to balance power with wit. "Foolish Knowledge and Foolish Love Trying to Restrain the World" portrays two contrasting forces attempting to control humanity—an eternal struggle depicted through artistry. Unknown characters from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night come alive in "The Kings Fool" (1844). This enigmatic figure adds depth to the play while reminding us of folly amidst mirthful tales. Medieval punishment took various forms; one such method involved degrading individuals by making them wear helmets adorned with jesters' caps and bells—a stark reminder of society's cruelty towards those deemed foolish or unworthy. Hans Holbein the Younger explores letter R through his unique lens, showcasing its intricacies while hinting at deeper meanings hidden within symbols—perhaps suggesting that even the alphabet can hold foolish secrets.