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The Neglectful Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
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The Neglectful Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308344 The Neglectful Fool, 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 28383994
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
Belittling Clumsiness Clumsy Court Jester Derides Derision Foolery Jester Joker Make Fun Of Mill Miller Mills Millstone Millwheel Mockery Scoff Stones Vice Virtue Virtues Virtuous Wounded Limb 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Circa 1600 Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Injuries Seventeeth Century Swissman Wound Wounded
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is a captivating artwork that captures the essence of 17th-century court jesters and their mischievous antics. Created by Wilhelm Stettler, a renowned Swiss artist, this piece showcases his exceptional talent in brushwork and Indian ink on paper. Measuring at just 11.5x10.5 cm, this small yet impactful print can be found at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, UK. The intricate details and precise lines draw viewers into the world of the jester depicted within. The image portrays a clumsy miller who has fallen victim to his own foolishness. With an injured limb caused by a wayward stone from the millstone or millwheel nearby, he becomes an object of mockery for those around him. The joker's belittling gestures add to his humiliation as he is derided for his clumsiness. Stettler's composition skillfully conveys both physical injury and emotional vulnerability through black-and-white contrasts. This evokes a sense of timelessness while highlighting the virtuous qualities that were often associated with European court jesters during this era. "The Neglectful Fool" serves as a reminder of how art can capture moments of human folly and provoke reflection on our own actions. It stands as testament to Stettler's mastery in capturing not only physical characteristics but also complex emotions within such limited space.
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