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Of folys that despyse God, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation
XJF486467 Of folys that despyse God, 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 tugging on the beard of Christ. Foolishness of dispising Christ.); German, out of copyright
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1497 1509 Alexander Barclay Blasphemy Brandt Brandts Folys Fool Foolish Foolishness Fools Jester Narrenschiff Pulling Sacrilege Sebastian Sinner Translation Tugging Vice Vices Woodcut
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This print captures an illustration from Alexander Barclay's English translation of "The Ship of Fools" published in 1874. The artwork, originally created by the German School in the 15th century, depicts a scene that highlights the foolishness of those who despise God. In this image, we see a fool boldly tugging on the beard of Christ himself. This act symbolizes not only foolishness but also blasphemy and sacrilege. The artist skillfully portrays the sin and folly of those who reject or mock divine authority. Alexander Barclay, a Scottish-born English poet, translated Sebastian Brandt's renowned work "Das Narrenschiff" into English as "The Ship of Fools" in 1509. This particular image is a facsimile of the original German woodcut from 1497. Through satire and humor, this illustration serves as a powerful reminder to viewers about the consequences of disregarding spiritual wisdom and embracing ignorance instead. It showcases how even jesters and fools can be blind to their own foolishness when they dare to challenge or disrespect higher powers. This thought-provoking artwork invites contemplation on themes such as vice, sinfulness, and human fallibility while offering historical insights into Renaissance-era beliefs and societal norms surrounding religion.
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