Foolish Collection (page 7)

Of the vyce of unkyndnes and folys that it folowe, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486445 Of the vyce of unkyndnes and folys that it folowe, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of the yll example of elders gyuyn unto youth, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486438 Of the yll example of elders gyuyn unto youth, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of folys that can nat kepe secrete theyr owne counsell, illustration from Alexander
XJF486440 Of folys that can nat kepe secrete theyr owne counsell, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of impacient folys that wyll nat abyde correccion, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486441 Of impacient folys that wyll nat abyde correccion, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of them that wyllynge and knowyngly put them self in ieopardy and peryll, illustration
XJF486436 Of them that wyllynge and knowyngly put them self in ieopardy and peryll, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of the way of felycyte and godnes, and of the payne to come unto sinners, illustration
XJF486437 Of the way of felycyte and godnes, and of the payne to come unto sinners, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of folys that can nat beware by the mysfortune and examples of others damage, illustration
XJF486431 Of folys that can nat beware by the mysfortune and examples of others damage, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of them that forceth or careth for the bacbytynge of lewde people, illustration
XJF486430 Of them that forceth or careth for the bacbytynge of lewde people, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of ouer open takynges of counsell, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486432 Of ouer open takynges of counsell, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of them that be diseasyd and seke and ar impacient and inobedyent to the Phesycyan
XJF486429 Of them that be diseasyd and seke and ar impacient and inobedyent to the Phesycyan, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of inprofytable and vayne prayers vowes and peticyons, illustration from Alexander
XJF486418 Of inprofytable and vayne prayers vowes and peticyons, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of the mutabylyte of fortune, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation
XJF486428 Of the mutabylyte of fortune, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of hym that is jelous ouer his wyfe and watcheth hir wayes without cause, or euydent
XJF486424 Of hym that is jelous ouer his wyfe and watcheth hir wayes without cause, or euydent tokyn of hir myslyuynge, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of hym that nought can and nought wyll lerne, and seyth moche, lytell berynge away
XJF486426 Of hym that nought can and nought wyll lerne, and seyth moche, lytell berynge away, I mene nat theuys, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of great wrathe, procedynge of small occasyon, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486427 Of great wrathe, procedynge of small occasyon, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of pluralitees that is to say of them whiche charge them selfe with many benefycis
XJF486422 Of pluralitees that is to say of them whiche charge them selfe with many benefycis, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of hym that fyndeth ought of another mannys it nat restorynge to the owner, illustration
XJF486413 Of hym that fyndeth ought of another mannys it nat restorynge to the owner, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of them that folysshly speke agaynst the workes of God, illustration from Alexander
XJF486420 Of them that folysshly speke agaynst the workes of God, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of them that gyue jugement on other, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486421 Of them that gyue jugement on other, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of them that ar alway borowynge, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486417 Of them that ar alway borowynge, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of unprofytable stody, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation
XJF486419 Of unprofytable stody, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of the over great and chargeable curyosyte of men, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486416 Of the over great and chargeable curyosyte of men, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of bostynge or hauynge confydence in fortune, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486415 Of bostynge or hauynge confydence in fortune, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of hym that togyder wyll serve two maysters, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486410 Of hym that togyder wyll serve two maysters, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of the sermon or erudicion of wysdome bothe to wyse men and folys, illustration
XJF486414 Of the sermon or erudicion of wysdome bothe to wyse men and folys, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of them that correct other and yet them selfe do nought and synne worse than they
XJF486412 Of them that correct other and yet them selfe do nought and synne worse than they whom they so correct, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of to moche spekynge or bablynge, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486411 Of to moche spekynge or bablynge, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of ryches unprofytable, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation
XJF486409 Of ryches unprofytable, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of the folisshe begynnynge of great bildynges without sufficient prouision, illustration
XJF486407 Of the folisshe begynnynge of great bildynges without sufficient prouision, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of folys without prouysyon, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation
XJF486404 Of folys without prouysyon, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of glotons and dronkardes, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation
XJF486408 Of glotons and dronkardes, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of disordred loue and veneryous, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486405 Of disordred loue and veneryous, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of contempt, or dispisynge of holy scripture, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486403 Of contempt, or dispisynge of holy scripture, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of disordred and ungoodly maners, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486401 Of disordred and ungoodly maners, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of hym that wyll nat folowe nor ensue good counsell, and necessary, illustration
XJF486400 Of hym that wyll nat folowe nor ensue good counsell, and necessary, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of euyl Counsellours, Juges and men of lawe, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF483409 Of euyl Counsellours, Juges and men of lawe, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Urs Graf I after Martin Schongauer, A Bust Figure of a Foolish Virgin Holding Her Inverted Lamp, Swiss, c. 1485 - 1527-1529, engraving

The Five Foolish Virgins, illustration from The Parables of Our Lord and Saviour
XJF441946 The Five Foolish Virgins, illustration from The Parables of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, 1864 (engraving) by Millais

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, Painted by F.G. Schadow, Friedrich Wilhelm Von Schadow, 1788-1862, 1851 Engraving

THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS, From the Picture by Arthur Muller, Mueller

The Fox and the Raisins, illustration from Caxtons Aesops Fables
XJF618949 The Fox and the Raisins, illustration from Caxtons Aesops Fables, 1484 (woodcut) by English School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charlatans in the Piazzetta San Marco, Venice (oil on canvas)
XIR19998 Charlatans in the Piazzetta San Marco, Venice (oil on canvas) by Bella, Gabriele (1730-1799); Galleria Querini-Stampalia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Folly of the Bulls, from the Follies series, c
XKH149233 Folly of the Bulls, from the Follies series, c.1815-24 (etching and aquatint on Japanese paper) by Goya y Lucientes

Parable of the wise and foolish virgins, Anonymous, 1720

Flying Terms Defined - Flier Education. A jolly cartoon dog demonstrates some flight terminology: Power Diving (attempt to grab a bone thwarted)

WW1 - Soldier gives away all souvenir buttons from uniform
WW1 - A slightly daft-looking young Soldier has to resort to a large safety pin, as he has given away all the souvenir buttons from his uniform to family and female admirers... Date: circa 1915

A rather feeble suitor with a rather loud suit
He: " Oh! Smile upon my suit." She: " I do, I do. I can t help it." Date: 1895

Turkish Archytype smoking a pipe conected to a stove
Caricature Turkish Archytype smoking a pipe connected to a stove Date: circa late 1920s

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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.