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Caricature of drinking students (woodcut)
7201476 Caricature of drinking students (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of drinking students. Illustration from Illustrierte Sittengeschichte von Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart, by Eduard Fuchs (Albert Langen Verlag fur Litteratur und Kunst, Munich, c1910).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 24689162
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Ailments Alcoholic Alcoholism Anthropmorphic Anthropomorphism Bagpipes Booze Disease Drank Drunkard Drunkedness Drunkenness Female Musician Great Musicians High And Late Renaissance Illness Infected Infectious Infirmity Madieval Maladies Malady Muscial Instrument Muscial Instruments Musican Musicans Nausea Playing Music Sexually Transmitted Disease Sick Sickness Stds Swords Venereal Disease Vomit Vomiting Woodwind Instrument Asclepius Asklepieion Asklepios Defensive Weapon Infantry Weapon Late Middle Age Medical Science Medieval Period Middles Ages Music Instrument Musical Instruments Musics Regurgitating Renaissance Time
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This woodcut print from the 15th century depicts a satirical scene of drinking students, showcasing the rich history and cultural traditions of Germany. The caricature portrays anthropomorphized animals engaged in revelry, with bagpipes providing lively music in the background. The humorous illustration is part of Illustrierte Sittengeschichte von Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart (Illustrated History of Manners from the Middle Ages to the Present), a renowned work by Eduard Fuchs. The artist's skillful use of black and white adds depth to this early 20th-century artwork, capturing both the merriment and excesses associated with alcohol consumption during that time period. It serves as a reminder of how prevalent alcoholism was in European society. Amidst all the joviality, one cannot help but notice an interesting juxtaposition: a sword symbolizing power and aggression alongside images depicting vomiting and illness. This suggests that even though drinking was seen as an integral part of social gatherings, it also had its negative consequences on health. Overall, this woodcut print offers us a glimpse into Germanic culture during medieval times while shedding light on societal attitudes towards alcohol. Its inclusion in Fine Art Finder's collection showcases their commitment to preserving historical artworks for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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