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The Fool Mocking The Old Parents, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
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The Fool Mocking The Old Parents, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308510 The Fool Mocking The Old Parents, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Wilhelm Stettler (1643-1708)
Caspar Merian (1627-1686)
brush and Indian ink on laid paper
h x w: sheet 11.5 x 10.5 cm); © Ashmolean Museum
Media ID 28385180
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
Bad Manners Belittling Court Jester Derides Derision Elderly Man Foolery Jester Joker Make Fun Of Mockery Old Age Old Couple Old Person Old Woman Parental Rude Rudeness Scoff Senior Adult Vice Virtue Virtues Virtuous 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Building Interior Circa 1600 Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Old Man Parent Parents Room Interior Seventeeth Century Swissman
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The Fool Mocking The Old Parents" is a captivating artwork captured in a photo print. Created by Wilhelm Stettler between 1660 and 1686, this piece showcases the artist's mastery of brushwork and Indian ink on paper. Measuring at 11.5x10.5 cm, it is currently housed in the prestigious Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford. The image depicts a jester, or court fool, mocking an elderly couple who are presumably his parents. The jester's derisive gestures and belittling demeanor are evident as he scoffs and makes fun of his aging parents. This scene captures the essence of foolery and derision, highlighting the contrast between youthfulness and old age. Stettler's work explores themes of family dynamics within Swiss society during the seventeenth century. It delves into notions of virtue versus vice while shedding light on intergenerational relationships within European culture. The black-and-white composition adds to its timeless appeal, emphasizing rudeness through stark contrasts. The interior setting further enhances the narrative by placing these interactions within a confined space. Overall, "The Fool Mocking The Old Parents" serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a social commentary on human behavior throughout history. Its intricate details invite viewers to contemplate concepts such as respect for elders, familial bonds, and societal norms that transcend time periods.
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