Derision Collection (#3)

Portrait of the French journalist and politician Camille Pellettan (1846-1915) Drawing by Adrien Barrere (1874-1931)
JAB5037381 Portrait of the French journalist and politician Camille Pellettan (1846-1915) Drawing by Adrien Barrere (1874-1931) draws from " FANTASIO" 1911 by Barrere

Dunce's cap, c.1880 (print)
7293414 Dunce's cap, c.1880 (print) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Education. Student wearing a dunce's cap at school. Imagery, France, ca 1880.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Cartoon depicting Maurice Tessier dit Maurice Dekobra (1885-1973) great reporter, novelist
JAB4119032 Cartoon depicting Maurice Tessier dit Maurice Dekobra (1885-1973) great reporter, novelist, French playwright in flame attracting all kinds of butterflies

At the Grand Salon: painting exhibition at the Champs Elysees in Paris, 1875 (engraving)
PCT4290119 At the Grand Salon: painting exhibition at the Champs Elysees in Paris, 1875 (engraving) by Bertall, Charles Albert d'Arnoux (1820-82); (add.info.: At the Grand Salon)

The Mocking of Christ, 1612-13, (painting)
7130058 The Mocking of Christ, 1612-13, (painting) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656); Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The Mocking of Christ, 1612-13, Gerard van Honthorst)

The crown of thorns. Painting by the master of the altarpiece of Pflock (Germany), oil on wood, circa 1520
LSE4315286 The crown of thorns. Painting by the master of the altarpiece of Pflock (Germany), oil on wood, circa 1520. Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (Belgium)

Ecce Homo. 1st half 16th century (oil on wood)
CUL4934205 Ecce Homo. 1st half 16th century (oil on wood) by Mostaert, Jan (c.1475-c.1555); (add.info.: By MOSTAERT, Jan (1470-1556) Dutch school Burgos. Provincial Archaeological Museum); AIC

Arlequin and Leandre drink and sing while mocking Pierrot (verse 8), 1880 (engraving)
7312473 Arlequin and Leandre drink and sing while mocking Pierrot (verse 8), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

The Almost-Night Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308554 The Almost-Night Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Falsifier Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308534 The Falsifier 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 Gives With Displeasure, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308522 The Fool Who Gives With Displeasure, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Goodness-Preventing Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308520 The Goodness-Preventing Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Usury Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308516 The Usury Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Aufbutz Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308513 The Aufbutz 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 Prefers Lust To Nurture, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308507 The Fool Who Prefers Lust To Nurture, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Sow-Quoting Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308474 The Sow-Quoting Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Processionary Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308471 The Processionary 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 Fallen Into His Own Net, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308467 The Fool Fallen Into His Own Net, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Beggar Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308456 The Beggar 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 Himself, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308451 The Fool In Love With Himself, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Foolish World, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308422 The Foolish 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 Deliberately Puts Himself In Danger, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308420 The Fool Who Deliberately Puts Himself In Danger, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Mocker Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308413 The Mocker Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Audacious Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308401 The Audacious Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Travelled Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308398 The Travelled 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 Looks Through His Wife's Fingers, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308395 The Fool Who Looks Through His Wife's Fingers, 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 Postpones Everything Until Tomorrow, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308392 The Fool Who Postpones Everything Until Tomorrow, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Rich Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308364 The Rich Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Mischievous Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308558 The Mischievous 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 Studying Useless Arts, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308544 The Fool Studying Useless Arts, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Goat Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308525 The Goat 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 Mocking The Old Parents, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308510 The Fool Mocking The Old Parents, 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 Angry At The Punishments Of God, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308504 The Fool Who Is Angry At The Punishments Of 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 Safe From Death, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308500 The Fool Safe From Death, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Cooking And Cellar Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308492 The Cooking And Cellar Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Strained Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308457 The Strained Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Danz Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308452 The Danz Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Money-Grubbing Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308433 The Money-Grubbing 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 Is Not Amused With His Profession, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308425 The Fool Who Is Not Amused With His Profession, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Going To Church A La Fashion Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308418 The Fool Going To Church A La Fashion Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The God-Blaspheming Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308385 The God-Blaspheming 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 Takes On Other People's Worries, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308378 The Fool Who Takes On Other People's Worries, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Imprudent Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308353 The Imprudent 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 Thinks Himself Clever Alone, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308345 The Fool Who Thinks Himself Clever Alone, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Booze Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308552 The Booze 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 Send Himself Into Misfortune, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308548 The Fool Who Does Not Send Himself Into Misfortune, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Faithless Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308529 The Faithless Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The God-Burdening Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308505 The God-Burdening Fool, 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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"Derision: Unveiling the Mockery of Humanity through Art" In the realm of artistic expression, derision takes center stage as a powerful tool to shed light on human folly and absurdity. From Jocrisse's mischievous engravings in "Alphabet masquerade" to Christ Crowned with Thorns, these artworks capture the essence of derision. The Mocking of Christ paintings from different eras depict the cruel taunting endured by Jesus during his crucifixion. The oil on canvas masterpiece from 1620 portrays the pain inflicted upon him, while another painting dating back to 1612-13 showcases society's scornful treatment towards divinity itself. The crown of thorns becomes an emblematic symbol in this narrative. A German master's rendition from circa 1520, displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts Ghent, immortalizes this tormenting accessory that adorned Christ's head. Its presence serves as a reminder that even divine figures are not immune to derisive acts. Beyond religious contexts, derision finds its place in various forms throughout history. In Lysistrata and his allies' defense against men accessing the acropolis through farts depicted in a lithograph from 1896, laughter emerges as a weapon against societal norms. Ecce Homo captures another facet of derision; an oil-on-wood artwork from the first half of the 16th century reveals humanity's inclination to mock vulnerability and weakness when faced with powerlessness. Moving away from religious themes but still within mocking realms, Arlequin and Leandre drink and sing while ridiculing Pierrot in an engraving dated 1880. This scene exemplifies how mockery can be used for amusement or entertainment purposes among individuals. Delving into caricatures created by artists like The Almost-Night Fool or The Falsifier Fool further exposes our tendency to laugh at others' expense.