Virtuous Collection (#3)

The Fox-Tailed Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308530 The Fox-Tailed Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Hoping For Inheritance, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308517 The Fool Hoping For Inheritance, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Game Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308484 The Game Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Hunting Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308478 The Hunting Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Concerns Himself Too Much With His Art, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308464 The Fool Who Concerns Himself Too Much With His Art, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Foul-Mouthed Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308443 The Foul-Mouthed Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Trusts His Powers Too Much, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308424 The Fool Who Trusts His Powers Too Much, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Is Not Witty In Other Mischiefs, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308410 The Fool Who Is Not Witty In Other Mischiefs, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Deceived By Fortune, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308403 The Fool Deceived By Fortune, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Angry Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308400 The Angry Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Jealous Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308394 The Jealous Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Does Not Turn To Another's Death, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308387 The Fool Who Does Not Turn To Another's Death, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Censorious Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308372 The Censorious Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Treasure-Seeking Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308370 The Treasure-Seeking Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Chattering Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308367 The Chattering Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Carries On Both Armpits, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308366 The Fool Who Carries On Both Armpits, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Safe Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308357 The Safe Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Proud Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308346 The Proud Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Neglectful Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308344 The Neglectful Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Witted Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308335 The Witted Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Title Page. One Hundred And Fourteen Fools, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308557 Title Page. One Hundred And Fourteen Fools, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Dreaming Of The Land Of Milk And Honey, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308546 The Fool Dreaming Of The Land Of Milk And Honey, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Careless Church-Going Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308540 The Careless Church-Going Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Conceals The Truth, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308538 The Fool Who Conceals The Truth, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Lazy Service-Messenger Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308524 The Lazy Service-Messenger Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Waits For The Service Of God In A Bad Way, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308511 The Fool Who Waits For The Service Of God In A Bad Way, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Acts Too Confidentially With God, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308501 The Fool Who Acts Too Confidentially With God, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Shoots At The Target, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308480 The Fool Who Shoots At The Target, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Striving For The Clerical State, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308476 The Fool Striving For The Clerical State, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Mingles With Children's Hands, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308466 The Fool Who Mingles With Children's Hands, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Planet Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308460 The Planet Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Ungrateful Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308447 The Ungrateful Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Quack-Salver Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308440 The Quack-Salver Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Voluptuous Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308432 The Voluptuous Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Secretive Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308431 The Secretive Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool In Love With The World, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308416 The Fool In Love With The World, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Betrays His Own Plots, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308408 The Fool Who Betrays His Own Plots, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Wishing Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308382 The Wishing Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Sees The Right Way For Himself, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308374 The Fool Who Sees The Right Way For Himself, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Student Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308361 The Student Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fortune-Telling Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308350 The Fortune-Telling Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Book Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308331 The Book Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Despises Wisdom, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308556 The Fool Who Despises Wisdom, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Envious Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308436 The Envious Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Scandal-Giving Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308426 The Scandal-Giving Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Sensitive Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308412 The Sensitive Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Spurns Good Advice, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308406 The Fool Who Spurns Good Advice, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Three Ore Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308384 The Three Ore Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

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"Virtuous: A Timeless Tapestry of Morality and Honor" Step back in time to the 16th century, where a remarkable tapestry from Brussels depicts the Triumph of Death over Chastity with the Three Fates. This intricate piece weaves together wool and silk, symbolizing the eternal struggle between virtue and temptation. In this captivating tableau, we encounter an engraving showcasing Virgins, Angels, Archangels, Virtues, Powers, and Dominations. These celestial beings embody the essence of virtuousness as they guide humanity towards righteousness. Moving forward through history brings us to Daniel Earl of Nottingham in 1785. Though little is known about its creator, this portrait captures the noble countenance of a man who personifies virtue in his every action. The Parable of the Talents unfolds before our eyes on canvas circa 1884. Through oil strokes imbued with meaning and symbolism, we witness individuals utilizing their talents wisely or squandering them foolishly – a reminder that virtuous choices lead to prosperity while negligence invites downfall. Laclos' masterpiece "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" delves into human nature's complexities as it explores themes of seduction and deceit. Amidst this web of manipulation emerges Valmont – a character whose journey forces us to question whether redemption can be found even within those seemingly devoid of virtue. Tempera grassa on wood paintings from around 1470 depict Charity, Justice, Hope, and Prudence - four cardinal virtues that have guided societies for centuries. These artworks serve as timeless reminders that embracing these qualities leads to harmony within ourselves and among others. Honour triumphs over deceit in marble sculpture from 1561 - an enduring testament to society's recognition that truth prevails when faced with falsehoods. It serves as inspiration for all who strive for integrity amidst adversity.