Jester Collection (page 19)

February: Torch dance at a feast. Lord and lady dine at table in front of fire in the Great Hall, watching the dancers. Jester and musicians on right. From an early 16th century Flemish calendar

William Frederick Wallett (1808-1892) English Shakespearean clown, born at Southcoates near Hull, Yorkshire. Called the Queens Jester. Engraving from The Illustrated News of the World (London, c1860)

Dentistry caricature, 19th century
Dentistry caricature. 19th-century artwork titled Hob and Stage Doctor, showing an itinerant tooth drawer pulling a patients tooth with a tooth key at a country fair or market

COSSA, Francesco del (1435-1478). The Month of

CRAYER, Gaspar de (1584-1669). Portrait of Philip IV with a jester. Flemish art. Oil on canvas

The Jester Don Juan of Austria (buffoon of Philip IVs court) by VELAZQUEZ, Diego RodrЧ uez de Silva (1599-1660)

The Jester Knight. Alric the court jester uses his skills to distract robbers

USA, Louisiana, New Orleans. Riverwalk, Mardi Gras jester statue

CARROLL: LOOKING GLASS. The White King taking a ham sandwich from his messenger. Wood engraving after Sir John Tenniel for the first edition of Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking Glass, 1872

The court jester

Pierrot, pierrette and jester
A jester rests in a chair on stage while a pierrette tickles him with a long branch, watched by a pierrot. 1902

Pierrot, jester and pierrette acting on stage
A moment of high drama on stage. Date: 1902

A King at Table
A king at table with his family, with servants and a jester. Date: 1513

Jesters (Smith)
In the background is a FOOL, a kind of domestic idiot : the JESTER is a more sophisticated creature, expected to be witty rather than the butt of coarse amusement. Date: 1272

Tempest / Rackham / Act2Sce2
Act II, Scene II Caliban with Sebastian & Trinculo Date: Early twentieth century

Poe / Tales / Hop Frog
HOP-FROG Tripetta pleads for Hop-Frog. Date: First published: 1850

Jester electric car motor
Jester electric car. The bonnet has been lifted to reveal battery packs (grey). This car is powered by 102 lithium ion batteries

Jester electric car
MODEL RELEASED. Jester electric car being driven along a road. This car is powered by 102 lithium ion batteries, giving it a range of 341 kilometres and a top speed of 114.7 kilometres per hour

King Renes Book of Love, 15th century
King Renes Book of Love. Artwork with three figures and a symbolic heart. This artwork is from the illuminated manuscript Livre du cueur d amour esprit

BARBIER: ARTFUL SERVANT. George Barbier: The Artful Servant Girl. Illustration, 1922

Tatler Christmas Number 1910
Front cover of the Tatler Xmas Number 1910 designed by William Barribal. A jolly young woman looks ready for a party with her hair adorned with bells and a jester, as well as jester earrings

Against Orders: A gaoler bars a woman from the cell
A woman carrying a platter of food is barred from entering the jail cell where, we presume, her partner is incarcerated. The gaoler however, decked out in a jester-style costume

Childrens Carnival - Jester and Columbine
Two children dressed up for a fancy dress party; one as a jester holding a balloon and another as a Columbine complete with a star topped wand

Teaching the Animals
A hunchback - perhaps hes a jester ? - tries to teach the animals : they crowd round him eager for instruction

Quack Doctor at Work
Dr Bossey, aided by a monkey and a jester, promoting the sales of his unique medications

Court of Van Artevelde
Jacob Van Artevelde holding state at his court in Ghent after assuming supreme power in Flanders

Touchstone - Harley
The actor Harley in the role of Touchstone

Joke Over by John Gordon
A glum looking jester sits in a prison cell attached to a ball and chain

Court Jester Entertains
A Court Jester entertains the throng at a medieval dining table

Christmas Banquet C16
Trumpeters announce the arrival of the Boars Head, brought in procession to the Christmas diners in an Elizabethan hall

King Henry VIII with three children and jester
King Henry VIII with his three children, Edward (VI), Mary (I) and Elizabeth (I), with the court jester Will Sommers lurking in the background. Date: 1491 - 1547

Archie Armstrong / Jester
ARCHIBALD ARMSTRONG (ARCHIE) Scottish court jester to James I and Charles I. Enjoyed royal favour and political influence until dismissed in 1637 for insulting Archbishop Laud

Jester Drinking / Graphic
A solitary jester drinks underneath the mistletoe

Lloyd George as Jester
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE as Court Jester to George V (and the real power of the country)

Disraeli / Elephant / India
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dizzy has turned the Conservative Party into a rogue elephant: a comment on his interest in India

Red Bull Theatre / 1672
An open-air playhouse built in 1600 by Aaron Holland in St John Street, London. The theatre was demolished sometime between 1663-65

Tobacco Satire 1630
Three elegant chaps sit smoking around a table, as a man in the garb of a jester vomits profusely

Entertainer Personified
The personification of entertainment - a one-man band, dressed as a jester with cap and bells

Jester Entertains King
A court jester entertains a king and his courtiers

Jester and Lady
A jester, with cap, bells, ninny stick, balloon and monkey, entertains an unimpressed looking lady

Seigni Jean / Jester
Seigni Jean, city jester of Paris, entertains street traders and passers-by with some tricks

Ancient Forks
A fork from c. 8th-9th century (left) - British. A German fork from the 16th century surmounted by a jester figure (centre). A silver fork c.1650 (right)

Mesmer Glorified
Mesmer is crowned by a jester as he stands on a balloon inflated by his followers, including a cleric, calling down the power of the sun to cure his patients

The Wassail Bowl, Ancient
A dwarf stirs the punchbowl at a lively Christmas party, while other guests amuse themselves with snapdragon, a jester jests, musicians play, and the host presides as Father Xmas

Till Eulenspiegel 16th C
TILL EULENSPIEGEL Title page of the story of Jester Till from Germany

Richard Tarlton / Jester
RICHARD TARLTON - Clown and jester to the court of Elizabeth I

Jester (C15 France)
A French jester, holding a ninny stick or fools wand, a stick with the effigy of a jesters head at the end

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The jester, a timeless symbol of mirth and folly, has captivated audiences throughout history. From the Jolly Joker Playing Card to the Italian painting by Casimiro Tomba depicting a Drunk Warrior and Court Jester, their presence is undeniable. In one image, we see a jester carrying a wassail bowl, spreading cheer with every step. Another snapshot showcases Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise receiving the prestigious Joint Showbiz Award for their comedic genius. Even in Christmas cards adorned with Shakespearean jesters, they bring laughter to our festive celebrations. Just like Gulliver in Brobdingnag or Hamlet at the Grave, jesters have always been there to lighten even the darkest moments. Les Saltimbanques immortalized on canvas in 1874 captures their vibrant energy as they entertain crowds under colorful tents. No discussion about jesters would be complete without mentioning Carnival in Venice - an extravaganza where these mischievous characters reign supreme. Their cap and bells create an aura of whimsy that enchants all who witness them perform. And let's not forget the 16th-century red and yellow Jesters Cap costume map of the world - a playful representation of how jesters transcend borders and cultures with their universal appeal. Whether it's through art or live performances, jesters continue to remind us of the power of laughter, and are more than just entertainers; they are keepers of joy who remind us not to take life too seriously.