Jester Collection (page 4)

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 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 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

The Fool Of Reuter And Schreiber, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308488 The Fool Of Reuter And Schreiber, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Immersed In His Science, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308461 The Fool Immersed In His Science, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Evil-Throwing Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308439 The Evil-Throwing 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 Seeking Many Offices, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308390 The Fool Seeking Many Offices, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Defiant Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308351 The Defiant Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fashion Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308337 The 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 Gift-Loving Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308334 The Gift-Loving 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 Takes Disgraceful Things Upon Himself, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308550 The Fool Who Takes Disgraceful Things Upon Himself, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Hardened In His Mind, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308535 The Fool Hardened In His Mind, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

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 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 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

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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.