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Of the vayne cure of Astronomy, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486455 Of the vayne cure of Astronomy, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Barclay (c.1476-1552) Scottish born English poet, translated Sebastian Brandts (1457-1521) Das Narrenschiff, as The Ship of Fools in 1509. Image is a facsimile of the original German woodcut of 1497 and shows a fool predicting the future of another man simply by looking at the stars. Foolishness of trying to predict the future.); German, out of copyright
Media ID 12913613
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1497 1509 Alexander Astrology Barclay Brandt Brandts Cure Foolish Foolishness Fools Future Gazing Jester Narrenschiff Predicting Prediction Sebastian Star Stars Translation Vain Vice Vices
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 10.6cm x 15cm (4.2" x 5.9")
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This print captures an illustration from Alexander Barclay's English translation of "The Ship of Fools" published in 1874. The image, a facsimile of the original German woodcut from 1497, showcases the foolishness and futility of attempting to predict the future through astrology. In this scene, a jester is seen gazing at the stars, seemingly predicting another man's fate based solely on their alignment. Barclay, a Scottish-born English poet, translated Sebastian Brandt's renowned work "Das Narrenschiff" into English as "The Ship of Fools" in 1509. This satirical piece explores various vices and serves as a critique on society's follies. The engraving beautifully depicts the theme of vanity in seeking answers through astronomy and astrology. It reminds us that relying solely on celestial bodies for predictions is nothing more than foolishness. The jester symbolizes both amusement and folly while highlighting humanity's desire to uncover what lies ahead. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are reminded that true wisdom lies not in trying to predict our destinies but rather in embracing uncertainty with open minds and hearts.
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