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XJF486427 Of great wrathe, procedynge of small occasyon, 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 riding a donkey, as a woman clutches the animals tail. Foolishness of getting angry over small things.); German, out of copyright
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1497 1509 Alexander Anger Angry Barclay Behind Brandt Brandts Clinging Dragged Fool Foolish Foolishness Fools Jester Narrenschiff Occasion Proceeding Sebastian Sinner Small Tail Translation Vice Vices Woodcut Wrath
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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 is a facsimile of the original German woodcut from 1497 and depicts a scene symbolizing the foolishness of getting angry over trivial matters. In this satirical artwork, we see a fool riding on a donkey while a woman desperately clings to the animal's tail, being dragged behind. The juxtaposition between the fool's carefree expression and the woman's distress highlights the absurdity of allowing small occurrences to provoke great wrath. Alexander Barclay, a Scottish-born English poet, translated Sebastian Brandt's "Das Narrenschiff" into English as "The Ship of Fools" in 1509. This image serves as an allegorical representation of one of the vices explored in Brandt's work - anger or wrath. Through this powerful visual metaphor, we are reminded that losing our temper over insignificant things only leads to self-inflicted suffering. It urges us to reflect upon our own reactions and consider whether it is worth investing so much energy into such minor issues. As we gaze at this thought-provoking print, let us contemplate how easily we can fall victim to foolishness by allowing anger to consume us when faced with small occasions.
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