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Wise Collection (#6)

"Wisdom in Different Forms: From the Three Wise Monkeys to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise" In Japanese culture

Background imageWise Collection: Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638759 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWise Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630730 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWise Collection: Tailors of Bristol City, wise, strong, and witty (colour litho)

Tailors of Bristol City, wise, strong, and witty (colour litho)
8642520 Tailors of Bristol City, wise, strong, and witty (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tailors of Bristol City, wise, strong, and witty)

Background imageWise Collection: The Wise and the Foolish Virgins (colour litho)

The Wise and the Foolish Virgins (colour litho)
8631694 The Wise and the Foolish Virgins (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wise and the Foolish Virgins)

Background imageWise Collection: The Song of Oleg the Wise (oil on canvas)

The Song of Oleg the Wise (oil on canvas)
DSA148326 The Song of Oleg the Wise (oil on canvas) by Myasoyedov, J. G. (1881-1953); 40.5x63.3 cm; Odessa Fine Arts Museum, Ukraine; © Odesa Fine Arts Museum

Background imageWise Collection: Eric Morecambe leaves hospital for home, November 1968. Comedian Eric Morecambe

Eric Morecambe leaves hospital for home, November 1968. Comedian Eric Morecambe, in hospital for 16 days after a heart attack, said goodbye to his nurses

Background imageWise Collection: George and Sadie Bartholomew both aged 74, parents of Eric Morecambe

George and Sadie Bartholomew both aged 74, parents of Eric Morecambe, birth name John Eric Bartholomew, pictured at home, Thursday 1st March 1973

Background imageWise Collection: Bathing Beauty Competition, Daily Mirror Blackpool Week 1963

Bathing Beauty Competition, Daily Mirror Blackpool Week 1963, judged by singer Matt Monroe & Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, August 1963

Background imageWise Collection: Filming, The Magnificent Two, on location in Black Park Country Park, Wexham

Filming, The Magnificent Two, on location in Black Park Country Park, Wexham, Buckinghamshire, 13th October 1966. Womens Army of Revolutionaries, from fictional Parazuellia

Background imageWise Collection: Joan Morecambe, widow of Eric Morecambe, pictured a home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Joan Morecambe, widow of Eric Morecambe, pictured a home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, May 1985. One Year Anniversary of Comedians Death

Background imageWise Collection: Wedding of Gail Morecambe, daughter of Comedian, Eric Morecambe, to Paul Jarvis

Wedding of Gail Morecambe, daughter of Comedian, Eric Morecambe, to Paul Jarvis, Saturday 6th September 1975

Background imageWise Collection: Wedding of Gary Morecambe, son of Comedian, Eric Morecambe, October 1980

Wedding of Gary Morecambe, son of Comedian, Eric Morecambe, October 1980. Eric arrives with his wife Joan

Background imageWise Collection: Comedian, Eric Morecambe pictured at home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, May 1976

Comedian, Eric Morecambe pictured at home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, May 1976

Background imageWise Collection: Comedian, Eric Morecambe pictured at home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, May 1976

Comedian, Eric Morecambe pictured at home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, May 1976

Background imageWise Collection: Fig Tree growing out of a tomb in Watford Churchyard

Fig Tree growing out of a tomb in Watford Churchyard
A Fig Tree growing out of a tomb in Watford Churchyard - the legend runs that a lady buried in the vault from which the tree is growing was an atheist

Background imageWise Collection: Picture No. 12480245

Picture No. 12480245
Great Grey Owl, wearing glasses and mortar board Date:

Background imageWise Collection: Picture No. 12480163

Picture No. 12480163
Wise Old Owl, wearing Top Hat and Monocle Date:

Background imageWise Collection: RF - White lion (Panthera leo) male, portrait of head. Captive, Netherlands

RF - White lion (Panthera leo) male, portrait of head. Captive, Netherlands

Background imageWise Collection: RF- Indian eagle owl (Bubo bengalensis) head portrait, captive, from India

RF- Indian eagle owl (Bubo bengalensis) head portrait, captive, from India

Background imageWise Collection: RF- Indian eagle owl (Bubo bengalensis) portrait, captive, from India

RF- Indian eagle owl (Bubo bengalensis) portrait, captive, from India

Background imageWise Collection: Stump-tailed Leaf Chameleon (Brookesia superciliaris) on white background, from rainforest

Stump-tailed Leaf Chameleon (Brookesia superciliaris) on white background, from rainforest leaf-litter. Masoala National Park, Madagascar

Background imageWise Collection: Cantigas de Santa Maria Cantiga XXVIII, of Alfonso X the Wise (1221-1284)

Cantigas de Santa Maria Cantiga XXVIII, of Alfonso X the Wise (1221-1284)

Background imageWise Collection: Vietnam - Lang Bian Mountain - Sorcerer and Two Moi Chiefs

Vietnam - Lang Bian Mountain - Sorcerer and Two Moi Chiefs (both preserving their modesty). Date: circa 1910s

Background imageWise Collection: Antonio Grambone

Antonio Grambone

Background imageWise Collection: Unknown man, c19th century. Creator: Edvard Perseus

Unknown man, c19th century. Creator: Edvard Perseus
Unknown man, c19th century

Background imageWise Collection: Minerva. Creator: Johan Sylvius

Minerva. Creator: Johan Sylvius
Minerva, Unknown date

Background imageWise Collection: Minerva seated on a cloud. Creator: Jacob de Wit

Minerva seated on a cloud. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Minerva seated on a cloud

Background imageWise Collection: King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl

King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668

Background imageWise Collection: Seated Baboon, New Kingdom (1550-1070 B.C.). Creator: Unknown

Seated Baboon, New Kingdom (1550-1070 B.C.). Creator: Unknown
Seated Baboon, New Kingdom (1550-1070 B.C

Background imageWise Collection: Seated Statuette of the Goddess Neith, 711-323 B.C.. Creator: Unknown

Seated Statuette of the Goddess Neith, 711-323 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Seated Statuette of the Goddess Neith, 711-323 B.C

Background imageWise Collection: St Catherine Imploring Pope Gregory XI to Return from Avignon to Rome, early-mid 18th century

St Catherine Imploring Pope Gregory XI to Return from Avignon to Rome, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Marco Benefial
St Catherine Imploring Pope Gregory XI to Return from Avignon to Rome, early-mid 18th century. Catherine is persuading the Pope to return to Rome to end the Avignon Papacy

Background imageWise Collection: Mars and Minerva, c17th century. Creator: Unknown

Mars and Minerva, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Mars and Minerva, c17th century

Background imageWise Collection: Buddhist Deity Fudo, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Buddhist Deity Fudo, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist Deity Fudo, 19th century

Background imageWise Collection: Standing Ptah Figurine, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (probably between 380-100 BCE)

Standing Ptah Figurine, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (probably between 380-100 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Standing Ptah Figurine, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (probably between 380-100 BCE)

Background imageWise Collection: The Buddhist Goddess Victorious Wisdom Tara (Jina-Prajna Tara), c.15th century. Creator: Unknown

The Buddhist Goddess Victorious Wisdom Tara (Jina-Prajna Tara), c.15th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Goddess Victorious Wisdom Tara (Jina-Prajna Tara), c.15th century

Background imageWise Collection: Old woman with child and chafing dish, 1734. Creator: Jacob de Wit

Old woman with child and chafing dish, 1734. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Old woman with child and chafing dish, 1734

Background imageWise Collection: Reclining Goat, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Reclining Goat, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Reclining Goat, 19th century

Background imageWise Collection: Buddhist Jewel of Wisdom Carved with Mountain Pavilions, Mid- to late 19th century

Buddhist Jewel of Wisdom Carved with Mountain Pavilions, Mid- to late 19th century. Creator: Kaigyokusai Masatsugu
Buddhist Jewel of Wisdom Carved with Mountain Pavilions, Mid- to late 19th century

Background imageWise Collection: Goat Lying Down, 1645-1660. Creator: Jan Baptist Weenix

Goat Lying Down, 1645-1660. Creator: Jan Baptist Weenix
Goat Lying Down, 1645-1660

Background imageWise Collection: Haliaetus vocifer (African fish eagle), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Haliaetus vocifer (African fish eagle), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Haliaetus vocifer (African fish eagle), 1777-1786

Background imageWise Collection: Terathopius ecaudatus (Batealeur), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Terathopius ecaudatus (Batealeur), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Terathopius ecaudatus (Batealeur), 1778. Bird study: Bateleur (Terathopius Ecaudatus?, Determination uncertain, perhaps Gordon has only seen the bird from a distance; some characteristics are missing)

Background imageWise Collection: Five wise virgins, unknown date. Creator: Anon

Five wise virgins, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Five wise virgins, unknown date

Background imageWise Collection: Head of a Helmeted Guineafowl, 1720-1792. Creator: Aert Schouman

Head of a Helmeted Guineafowl, 1720-1792. Creator: Aert Schouman
Head of a Helmeted Guineafowl, 1720-1792

Background imageWise Collection: Storm, Diana, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Storm, Diana, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Storm, Diana, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913

Background imageWise Collection: McMahon, Helen, Miss, or Dorothy McMahon, portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1915

McMahon, Helen, Miss, or Dorothy McMahon, portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
McMahon, Helen, Miss, or Dorothy McMahon, portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1915

Background imageWise Collection: McMahon, Helen, Miss, or Dorothy McMahon, portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1915

McMahon, Helen, Miss, or Dorothy McMahon, portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
McMahon, Helen, Miss, or Dorothy McMahon, portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1915

Background imageWise Collection: Hooker, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 May 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hooker, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 May 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hooker, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 May 18

Background imageWise Collection: An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. Creator: Hans Ewouts

An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. Creator: Hans Ewouts
An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. The Wise Virgins save the oil for their lamps, while the Foolish Virgins waste it




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"Wisdom in Different Forms: From the Three Wise Monkeys to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise" In Japanese culture, the three wise monkeys symbolize a powerful message: "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. " Their wisdom lies in their ability to avoid negativity and focus on what truly matters. Imagine a guinea pig wearing glasses and a mortar board. Through digital manipulation, this adorable creature becomes an embodiment of knowledge and intelligence. It reminds us that wisdom can come from unexpected sources. Eric Morecambe and Ernie they were comedic geniuses who brought laughter to millions. Behind their hilarious acts lay years of dedication, rehearsals, and scriptwriting sessions. Their wit showcased a different kind of wisdom – the ability to bring joy into people's lives. The film "That Riviera Touch" captured Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise at Pinewood Studios in 1965. As they filmed scenes for this comedy masterpiece, they demonstrated how humor can be both cleverly crafted and intelligently delivered. Centuries ago, Nasreddin was known as a satirist during the Seljuq era. His stories contained hidden messages that challenged societal norms while imparting valuable lessons about life's complexities. Nasreddin's tales remind us that wisdom often hides within satire. "Netherlandish Proverbs, " an artwork illustrating various proverbs set against a village landscape backdrop, serves as visual wisdom passed down through generations. Each scene holds its own lesson – reminding us of the power of collective knowledge. Socrates is famously depicted in caricatures with his distinct features highlighting his philosophical prowess. He questioned everything around him to uncover deeper truths – proving that true wisdom lies not only in finding answers but also asking thought-provoking questions. The parable of the wise and foolish virgins painted by William John Wainwright tells a cautionary tale about preparedness for life's challenges.