Foolish Collection (page 3)

The Duke of Dorset fighting the Dutch fleet in the Hoogly (colour litho)
3650360 The Duke of Dorset fighting the Dutch fleet in the Hoogly (colour litho) by Orr, Stewart (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

The foolish virgins, illustration from Harold Copping Pictures: The Crown Series
3039779 The foolish virgins, illustration from Harold Copping Pictures: The Crown Series, c.1920s (colour litho) by Copping

The Foolish Old Man and the Young Girl, c. 1480 / 1490. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Foolish Old Man and the Young Girl, c. 1480/1490

A Bust Figure of a Foolish Virgin Holding Her Inverted Lamp. Creator: Urs Graf
A Bust Figure of a Foolish Virgin Holding Her Inverted Lamp

A Rakes Progress, Plate 6, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 6, June 25, 1735

The dog in the manger from illustration to John Ogilbys AEsopic s: Or A Second Collection of Fables... 1666

The Wisdom of Fools, from Six Proverbs. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
The Wisdom of Fools, from Six Proverbs

Plate 6 from the Disparates : It is amazing-and we were made by God, ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

Disparates (Los Proverbios), ca. 1816-23 (published 1864). Creator: Francisco Goya
Disparates (Los Proverbios), ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

Plate 79 from Los Caprichos : No one has seen us (Nadie nos ha visto. ), 1799
Plate 79 from Los Caprichos : No one has seen us (Nadie nos ha visto.), 1799

Plate 78 from Los Caprichos : Be quick, they are waking up (Despacha, que dispiertan.), 1799

Plate 77 from Los Caprichos : What one does to another (Unos aotros. ), 1799
Plate 77 from Los Caprichos :What one does to another (Unos a otros.), 1799

Plate 76 from Los Caprichos : You understand?... well, as I say
Plate 76 from Los Caprichos :You understand?... well, as I say... eh! Look out! otherwise... (Esta Umd...pues, Como digo..eh! Cuidado! si no...), 1799

Plate 75 from Los Caprichos : Is there no one to untie us? (No hay quien nos desate?), 1799

Plate 74 from Los Caprichos : Don t scream, stupid (No grites, tonta), 1799

Plate 72, from Los Caprichos : You will not escape (No te escaparas. ), 1799
Plate 72, from Los Caprichos : You will not escape (No te escaparas.), 1799

Plate 71 from Los Caprichos : When day breaks we will be off (Si amanece; nos Vamos.), 1799

Plate 70 from Los Caprichos : Devout Profession (Devota profesion. ), 1799
Plate 70 from Los Caprichos : Devout Profession (Devota profesion.), 1799

Plate 67 from Los Caprichos : Wait till you ve been anointed (Aguarda que te unten.), 1799

Plate 65 from Los Caprichos : Where is mom going? (Donde vamama?), 1799
Plate 65 from Los Caprichos :Where is mom going? (Donde va mama?), 1799

Bon Voyage (Buen Viage), from The Caprices (Los Caprichos), plate 64, 1799

Plate 61 from Los Caprichos : They have flown (Volaverunt. ), 1799
Plate 61 from Los Caprichos : They have flown (Volaverunt.), 1799

Plate 56 from Los Caprichos : To rise and to fall (Subir y bajar. ), 1799
Plate 56 from Los Caprichos :To rise and to fall (Subir y bajar.), 1799

Plate 64 from Los Caprichos : Bon voyage (Buen Viage. ), 1799. Creator: Francisco Goya
Plate 64 from Los Caprichos : Bon voyage (Buen Viage.), 1799

Plate 62 from Los Caprichos : Who would have thought it? (Quien lo creyera!), 1799

Plate 59 from Los Caprichos : And still they don t go! (Y aun no se van!), 1799

Plate 57 from Los Caprichos : The filiation (La filiacion. ), 1799
Plate 57 from Los Caprichos :The filiation (La filiacion.), 1799

Plate 53 from Los Caprichos : What a golden beak! (Que pico de Oro!), 1799
Plate 53 from Los Caprichos :What a golden beak! (Que pico de Oro!), 1799

Plate 52 from Los Caprichos : What a tailor can do! (Lo que puede un Sastre!), 1799

Plate 51 from Los Caprichos : They spruce themselves up (Se repulen. ), 1799
Plate 51 from Los Caprichos : They spruce themselves up (Se repulen.), 1799

Plate 43 from Los Caprichos : The sleep of reason produces monsters (El sueno de la razon produce monstruos), 1799, published 1908-12

Plate 41 from Los Caprichos : Neither more nor less (Ni mas ni menos. ), 1799
Plate 41 from Los Caprichos : Neither more nor less (Ni mas ni menos.), 1799

Plate 50 from Los Caprichos : The Chinchillas (Los Chinchillas. ), 1799
Plate 50 from Los Caprichos : The Chinchillas (Los Chinchillas.), 1799

Plate 49 from Los Caprichos : Hobgoblins (Duendecitos. ), 1799. Creator: Francisco Goya
Plate 49 from Los Caprichos : Hobgoblins (Duendecitos.), 1799

Plate 48 from Los Caprichos : Tale-Bearers-Blasts of Wind (Soplones. ), 1799
Plate 48 from Los Caprichos : Tale-Bearers-Blasts of Wind (Soplones.), 1799

Plate 42 from Los Caprichos : Thou who canst not (Tu que no puedes. ), 1799
Plate 42 from Los Caprichos : Thou who canst not (Tu que no puedes.), 1799

Plate 40 from Los Caprichos : Of what ill will he die? (De que mal morira?), 1799

Plate 39 from Los Caprichos : And so was his grandfather. (Asta su Abuelo. ), 1799
Plate 39 from Los Caprichos : And so was his grandfather. (Asta su Abuelo.), 1799

Plate 37 from Los Caprichos : Might not the pupil know more? (Si Sabra mas el discipulo?), 1799

Plate 33 from Los Caprichos : To the Count Palatine (Al Conde Palatino. ), 1799
Plate 33 from Los Caprichos :To the Count Palatine (Al Conde Palatino.), 1799

Plate 30 from Los Caprichos : Why hide them? (Porque esconderlos?), 1799

Plate 28 from Los Caprichos : Hush (Chiton. ), 1799. Creator: Francisco Goya
Plate 28 from Los Caprichos : Hush (Chiton.), 1799

Plate 24 from Los Caprichos : Nothing could be done about It (Nohubo remedio. ), 1799
Plate 24 from Los Caprichos : Nothing could be done about It (Nohubo remedio.), 1799

Plate 18 from Los Caprichos : And his house is on fire (Ysele quema la Casa. ), 1799
Plate 18 from Los Caprichos :And his house is on fire (Ysele quema la Casa.), 1799

Plate 16 from Los Caprichos : For heavens sake: and it was her mother (Dios la Perdone
Plate 16 from Los Caprichos :For heavens sake: and it was her mother (Dios la Perdone: Y era su madre), 1799

Plate 13 from Los Caprichos : They are Hot (Estan Calientes), 1797-98
Plate 13 from Los Caprichos :They are Hot (Estan Calientes), 1797-98

Plate 9 from Los Caprichos : Tantalus (Tantalo. ), 1799. Creator: Francisco Goya
Plate 9 from Los Caprichos : Tantalus (Tantalo.), 1799

Plate 12 from Los Caprichos : Out hunting for teeth (A caza de dientes. ), 1799
Plate 12 from Los Caprichos : Out hunting for teeth (A caza de dientes.), 1799

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"Foolishness in Art: Exploring the Depths of Human Folly" From ancient parables to nursery rhymes, foolishness has been a recurring theme throughout history. In William John Wainwright's "Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins" (1899), we witness the consequences of unpreparedness and lack of foresight. Moving on to Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape, we delve into a world where wisdom is often overshadowed by foolish actions. This captivating artwork serves as a reminder that folly can be found even in the most mundane settings. Remember the tale of the "Three Little Pigs"? Their encounter with a foolish wolf teaches us valuable lessons about planning ahead and not underestimating potential dangers. In Mr Popple Drunk (1898), we are confronted with the consequences of excessive indulgence. This humorous depiction reminds us that intoxication can lead to poor decision-making and regrettable outcomes. The Tarot Card Fool from the 17th century symbolizes both naivety and new beginnings. It warns against blindly embracing opportunities without considering their potential pitfalls. During World War I, through cartoons like "The Dropped Pilot, " we see how misplaced trust or blind loyalty can lead to disastrous results. This poignant image serves as a cautionary tale about following misguided leaders without questioning their motives. Midas, Transmuting all into [Gold] Paper (1797), portrays King Midas' foolish desire for wealth at any cost. It highlights how obsession with material possessions can cloud judgment and cause irreversible damage. Francisco Goya's Plate 80 from Los Caprichos: It is time (Ya es hora. ) (1799) offers biting social commentary on human follies such as greed, ignorance, and superstition. Goya's work serves as an artistic mirror reflecting society's flaws back at us. J Mercer's portrayal of Gotham's three wise men challenges the notion of wisdom itself.