Jester Collection (page 2)

Maiolica albarello, possibly Catalan, late 16th century
BAL6874 Maiolica albarello, possibly Catalan, late 16th century; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

A jester in the time of Henry III (engraving)
8650979 A jester in the time of Henry III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A jester in the time of Henry III)

The Nose Dance (coloured woodcut)
8626210 The Nose Dance (coloured woodcut) by Guldenmundt, Hans (fl.1526-1560); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nose Dance)

William Frederick Wallett, English clown (engraving)
8676648 William Frederick Wallett, English clown (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Frederick Wallett (1806-1892), English clown

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670071 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Frederick Wallett, English clown (engraving)
8676637 William Frederick Wallett, English clown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Merry Jester (chromolitho)
8663994 The Merry Jester (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merry Jester)

Italian game card representing a madman (jolly or jocker). 19th century print
FGL5482875 Italian game card representing a madman (jolly or jocker). 19th century print; Fototeca Gilardi

The fool or jester, le Fou, 15th century. In hat with bells, short jacket with long sleeves, two-colour hose
5912943 The fool or jester, le Fou, 15th century. In hat with bells, short jacket with long sleeves, two-colour hose, holding a marotte

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The Golden Legend: The dance of death (colour litho)
8648826 The Golden Legend: The dance of death (colour litho) by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dance of death)

And I pray you my masters be merry (colour litho)
8656521 And I pray you my masters be merry (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "And I pray you my masters be merry." A jester and a cat)

Tyll Eulenspiegel, 15th century German chapbook hero, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912635 Tyll Eulenspiegel, 15th century German chapbook hero, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Tyll Eulenspiegel, 15th century German chapbook hero and scatological prankster)

The Shepherds Calendar, 1480-90 (gold ink & ink on parchment)
8682933 The Shepherds Calendar, 1480-90 (gold ink & ink on parchment) by French School, (15th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

King Cheer - drawn by James Godwin, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
King Cheer - drawn by James Godwin, 1864. Illustration to a poem by George MacDonald. King Cheer he reigned in Aureoland, "With a cup for a sceptre in his hand; A jolly King at trencher

The King Drinking, mid-18th century. Creator: Franois Eisen
The King Drinking, mid-18th century

Hinric Hasenberger, the Court Jester, 1652. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Hinric Hasenberger, the Court Jester, 1652

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Gilotin, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Gilotin, Bound 1703-1704

The Departure of Helen and her Entourage for Cythera, c1468. Creator: Dario di Giovanni
The Departure of Helen and her Entourage for Cythera, c1468

Peder Sunnanväder's and Mäster Knut's Ignominious Entry into Sthlm 1526, 1879. Creator: Carl Gustaf Hellqvist
Peder Sunnanvader's and Master Knut's Ignominious Entry into Sthlm 1526, 1879

Portrait of a Fool, c.1550. Creator: Verbeeck, Frans (c. 1510-1570)
Portrait of a Fool, c.1550. Private Collection

Laughing Jester, Made 1540s. Creator: Unknown
Laughing Jester, Made 1540s

Portrait of Pieter Cornelisz. Van der Morsch, 1741-1820. Creator: Abraham Delfos
Portrait of Pieter Cornelisz. Van der Morsch, 1741-1820. Also known as Piero Bode, the Leiden City jester. Possibly by Abraham Delfos after an anonymous painting

Masques Parisiens, 1889. Creator: Félicien Rops
Masques Parisiens, 1889. Shows version of the coat of arms of the city of Paris with steamboat instead of sailing ship. From Masques Parisiens, frontispiece

Les Bas-fonds de la société, 1864. Creator: Félicien Rops
Les Bas-fonds de la societe, 1864. From Les Bas-fonds de la Societe, frontispiece

Kunz von der Rosen, before 1515. Creator: Daniel Hopfer
Kunz von der Rosen, before 1515. Court jester of Maximilian I

Enter Herodias, c1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Enter Herodias, c1893

Mr. Compton, of the Theatre Royal Haymarket, as "Touchstone", 1857. Creator: Joseph Swain. Mr
Mr. Compton, of the Theatre Royal Haymarket, as "Touchstone", 1857. Portrait from a photograph by Mayall. Henry Compton...has played the whole of that fine round of characters which are

Est-ce que vous allez ouvrir la porte de la cage... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Est-ce que vous allez ouvrir la porte de la cage... 19th century. [Jester figure]: Are you going to open the door of the cage

Le Charivari, obligé de refaire prochainement une nouvelle vue... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Charivari, oblige de refaire prochainement une nouvelle vue... 19th century....de l'emplacement ou s'elevait temple de la Paix'. New siting required for the Temple of Peace

Cator Family Album, 1866-1877. Creator: Maria Harriet Elizabeth Cator
Cator Family Album, 1866-1877

The Jester, 1586. Creator: Jost Ammon
The Jester, 1586

Troisième panneau sans texte : "La Pantomime". c1900. Creator: Jules Cheret
Troisieme panneau sans texte : "La Pantomime". c1900. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Carnaval à Venise, quai des Esclavons. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
Carnaval a Venise, quai des Esclavons

Arabesques with Frolicking Putti, Animals, and Jesters, c. 1750. Creator: Unknown
Arabesques with Frolicking Putti, Animals, and Jesters, c. 1750

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Soga no Juro Sukenari Disguised as the Proefessional Jes... c. 1769. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Soga no Juro Sukenari Disguised as the Proefessional Jester Senraku (?) in the Play Soga Moyo Aigo no Wakamatsu (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater ()

Keying Up, c.1885. Creator: William Merritt Chase
Keying Up, c.1885

The Last Three Hopes of the Republican Party, from Puck, 1892. Creator: Frederick Burr Opper
The Last Three Hopes of the Republican Party, from Puck, 1892

Stephen Kemble on the Stage, n.d. Creator: Daniel Terry
Stephen Kemble on the Stage, n.d

Cigar Store Figure, c. 1936. Creator: Elmer G Anderson
Cigar Store Figure, c. 1936

A medieval court jester
A court jester - a historical entertainer either employed to entertain a ruler or other nobility in medieval or Tudor times

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band perform at The Reading Festival on Saturday 25th August 1973. They were billed simply as Alex Harvey

Slate Plaque, Neville Northy Burnard (1818-1878)
Slate plaque of the head of a bearded man, wearing a medieval hat and coif. A coif was a close-fitting linen cap that that tied under the chin - it was worn by both men and women

A jester, 1777/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
A jester, 1777/1783

A voluptuous, haggard dude, 1964. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
A voluptuous, haggard dude, 1964

Scene de Carnaval (pen and black ink & w/c)
XOS5884175 Scene de Carnaval (pen and black ink & w/c) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); 30.6x44.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Drawing by Philibert Louis Debucourt)

E for Escuyer du Roi et Espagnole - F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print)
8600170 E for Escuyer du Roi et Espagnole - F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print) by French School

F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print)
8600172 F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.