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XJF486403 Of contempt, or dispisynge of holy scripture, 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 treading on the holy scriptures whilst listening intently to another man. The foolishness of attaching too much importance to mens tales instead of the Bible. ); German, out of copyright
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1497 1509 Alexander Barclay Bibles Brandt Brandts Contempt Fool Foolish Foolishness Fools Jester Listening Narrenschiff Scripture Sebastian Sinner Tales Translation Treading Vice Vices
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This print captures a powerful illustration from Alexander Barclay's English translation of The Ship of Fools, published in 1874. The image is a facsimile of the original German woodcut from 1497 and depicts an intriguing scene that speaks volumes about human folly. In this thought-provoking artwork, we witness a fool treading on the holy scriptures while attentively listening to another man. This symbolic act represents the contempt or disdain for sacred texts, emphasizing the foolishness of prioritizing men's tales over divine wisdom found in the Bible. The artist skillfully conveys the message that attaching too much importance to worldly stories instead of scripture is a grave mistake. It serves as a reminder that true enlightenment can only be attained through embracing and understanding holy teachings rather than relying solely on human narratives. Through its satirical nature, this illustration highlights vices such as ignorance and arrogance while shedding light on society's tendency to disregard spiritual guidance. By visually portraying this sinuous act, it challenges viewers to reflect upon their own relationship with scripture and question whether they are truly valuing its significance in their lives. Overall, this evocative print invites us into a world where fools exist not only in jesters' costumes but also within ourselves when we fail to recognize the profound wisdom contained within holy scripture.
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