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The Fool Safe From Death, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
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The Fool Safe From Death, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308500 The Fool Safe From Death, 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 28385176
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
Belittling Derides Derision Foolery Make Fun Of Mockery Scoff Skeleton Vice Virtue Virtues Virtuous 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Circa 1600 Deaths Dying Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Mortality Passed Away Seventeeth Century Swissman
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The Fool Safe From Death
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is a captivating artwork created by Wilhelm Stettler between 1660 and 1686. This small but powerful piece, measuring just 11.5x10.5 cm, showcases the artist's mastery of brush and Indian ink on paper. The image depicts a skeleton, symbolizing death, reaching out towards a foolish figure who seems to be mocking its impending demise. Stettler's intricate lines and delicate shading bring this scene to life, capturing the viewer's attention with its dark yet thought-provoking composition. This artwork reflects the artistic style prevalent in the seventeenth century, known for its emphasis on satire and mockery. Stettler cleverly derides mortality through his portrayal of the fool who appears invincible in the face of death. Housed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, UK, this work exemplifies Stettler's skill as an artist while also serving as a reminder of our own mortality. The Swiss-born painter captures both virtue and vice within his black-and-white illustration, inviting viewers to reflect upon their own lives and choices. "The Fool Safe From Death" is not only an exquisite example of fine art but also serves as a timeless commentary on human nature and our relationship with mortality.
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