Simpleton Collection

The pretty maiden skipped through the hoop as lightly as a deer. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy
492406 The pretty maiden skipped through the hoop as lightly as a deer. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Three Feathers

An April Fool, n. d. Creator: Philip William May
An April Fool, n.d

Removing the Rocks in the Head, c. 1550-1600 (oil on panel)
3704072 Removing the Rocks in the Head, c.1550-1600 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 41.3x30.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Simpleton took the goose under his arms (colour litho)
994268 Simpleton took the goose under his arms (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

The simpleton went hunting up and down, 1930s (colour litho)
2920366 The simpleton went hunting up and down, 1930s (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

So they ate and drank together (colour litho)
994266 So they ate and drank together (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Goose Book published by Frederick Warne and Co 1940 s); English

The Golden Goose (colour litho)
3622322 The Golden Goose (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Goose)

Inside of the Red Bull Playhouse, frontispiece to a collection of drolls by Francis
STC87594 Inside of the Red Bull Playhouse, frontispiece to a collection of drolls by Francis Kirkman first pub. in 1672, pub

In the middle of the field they met the parson (colour litho)
994269 In the middle of the field they met the parson (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr J. P. Harley as Touchstone, Act V Scene 1, in As You Like it by William Shakespeare
STC134766 Mr J.P. Harley as Touchstone, Act V Scene 1, in As You Like it by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) engraved by George Hollis (1792-1842) from a daguerreotype by J.P

The Red Bull Theatre, London (engraving)
5998515 The Red Bull Theatre, London (engraving) by English School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red Bull Theatre, London)

Simpleton and his goose before the princess (colour litho)
994270 Simpleton and his goose before the princess (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

There among its roots, sat a goose, with feathers of pure gold (colour litho)
994267 There among its roots, sat a goose, with feathers of pure gold (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate 4 from the Disparates : Simpleton, ca. 1816-23 (published between 1854-63)

The Golden Goose from Grimms Household Tales, c1900 (1901-1902). Artist: Robert Anning Bell
The Golden Goose from Grimms Household Tales, c1900 (1901-1902). From The Studio Volume 24. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1901-1902]

Proverbs Simpleton 1864 Francisco de Goya Spanish
The Proverbs: Simpleton, 1864. Francisco de Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828). Etching and aquatint

The Pretty Maiden Skipped Through The Hoop As Lightly As A Deer. Illustration By Arthur Rackham From Grimms Fairy Tale, The Three Feathers

Illustration, The Golden Goose -- Now there were seven people running behind Simpleton and his Goose. Date: 1909

Francisco de Goya, Bobalicon (Simpleton), Spanish, 1746 - 1828, in or after 1816, etching, burnished aquatint, burin and (drypoint?) [trial proof printed posthumously circa 1854-1863]

The Wits, or, Sport upon Sport, 1662 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF342438 The Wits, or, Sport upon Sport, 1662 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cure of Folly (oil on panel)
BAL3422 The Cure of Folly (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); 48x35 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: L excision de la pierre de folie; l extraction; medecin; chirurgie;)

Yankee Doodle or the Spirit of 76, published by J. F. Ryder after Archibald M
KW293345 Yankee Doodle or the Spirit of 76, published by J.F. Ryder after Archibald M. Willard (chromolitho) by Willard, Archibald (1836-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic Actors in Performance, 1662 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF270046 Comic Actors in Performance, 1662 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Old and young man at a table, Johann Liss, 1600 - 1629

Jester with a violin, print maker: Pieter Jansz. Quast, Frederik de Wit, 1639 - 1706

Manke man, Pieter Jansz. Quast, Frederik de Wit, 1639 - 1706

A fool with a wooden leg and arm in a sling has a knife in his hand, he wears a beret with long feathers, his face is elongated and resembles the muzzle of a goat, print maker: Pieter Jansz

Vomiting man, Pieter Jansz. Quast, Frederik de Wit, 1639 - 1706

Man with bucket, Pieter Jansz. Quast, Frederik de Wit, 1639 - 1706

Long-haired man with snottebel, Pieter Jansz. Quast, Frederik de Wit, 1639 - 1706

Dancing fool, Pieter Jansz. Quast, Frederik de Wit, 1639 - 1706

Wielding fool, Pieter Jansz. Quast, Frederik de Wit, 1639 - 1706

Man with owl in window, Anonymous, Jacob Jordaens (I), 1650 - 1800

Each believes his owl to be a falcon, Karel van Mander (I), Franco Estius, 1590 - 1594

Zottenkermis, fair, Pieter van der Heyden, weduwe Hieronymus Cock, 1570 - 1601

Satire on hygiene, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1574 - 1637

Coment on Tariff Reform in regard to bread
The Tarriff Reform League (TRL) wanted to see the British Empire transformed into a single trading bloc, to compete with Germany and the United States

Bransby Williams / Rudge
BRANSBY WILLIAMS English stage actor, also in early films, seen here in the role of Barnaby Rudge

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In the enchanting world of fairy tales, the pretty maiden skipped through the hoop as lightly as a deer, her grace captured forever in Arthur Rackham's illustration from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Three Feathers. Meanwhile, mischief was afoot with an April Fool, depicted by Philip William May in his whimsical creation. But amidst all this whimsy and folly, there was wisdom to be found. A timeless painting titled "Removing the Rocks in the Head" reminds us that simplicity is often key to unraveling life's complexities. Dating back centuries, this oil on panel artwork serves as a gentle reminder that sometimes we need to let go of unnecessary burdens and embrace simplicity. And so it was that Simpleton took the goose under his arms - a symbol of innocence and purity - portrayed vividly in a color lithograph. With childlike wonderment and unassuming nature, Simpleton embarked on adventures like hunting or meeting parsons in fields during simpler times. As they ate and drank together - another vibrant lithograph capturing camaraderie - it became clear that true happiness lies not in grandiose pursuits but rather in cherishing simple moments shared with loved ones. The Golden Goose shone brightly through another lithographic masterpiece; its allure reminding us that treasures are often found where we least expect them. And inside the Red Bull Playhouse depicted by Francis' frontispiece engraving lay countless stories waiting to transport audiences into worlds beyond their own. Even Shakespeare recognized the value of simplicity when Mr J. P. Harley embodied Touchstone on stage; his performance reminding us how laughter can bring joy even amidst life's complexities. And finally, at The Red Bull Theatre itself - an iconic London landmark engraved for posterity - one could witness Simpleton alongside his beloved goose before royalty. A testament to how humility and authenticity can win hearts regardless of social status or wealth. In these glimpses into artistry across time periods and mediums emerge the timeless wisdom that lies in embracing simplicity.