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A: the fool (Ridens or Ridulus, fatuus) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
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A: the fool (Ridens or Ridulus, fatuus) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4221987 A: the fool (Ridens or Ridulus, fatuus) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H. Loedel after Hans Holbein (1497? -1543)); Photo © Duvallon
Media ID 38481520
© © Duvallon / Bridgeman Images
Allegoric Allegories Crazy Crazyness Frenzy Hysteria Hysterical Insanity Lunatic Macabre Dance Mad King Madness Alphabet Letter Deaths Dying Mortality Passed Away
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This engraving from the Alphabet of Death series, created in 1856 by H. Loedel after Hans Holbein, features A: the fool (Ridens or Ridulus, fatuus). The image depicts a grotesque and macabre dance of madness and hysteria, with the fool embodying craziness and lunacy. The skeleton figure of the fool is surrounded by symbols of death and mortality, emphasizing the fleeting nature of life.
The intricate details in this engraving capture the essence of insanity and frenzy, making it a powerful allegory for human folly and society's descent into madness. The composition evokes a sense of unease and discomfort as we confront our own mortality through the lens of this deranged figure.
The artist's skillful rendering brings to life a scene that is both haunting and thought-provoking. As we gaze upon this depiction of madness and death, we are reminded of our own vulnerability and impermanence in the face of time.
This print serves as a reminder to embrace life fully while we can, for ultimately we all must face our own mortality. It challenges us to reflect on what it means to be truly alive amidst a world filled with chaos and uncertainty.
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