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Folly at the Lectern
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Hans Holbein the Younger made this satirical image of Folly at a lectern, likely illustrating Erasmus's Praise of Folly. The composition shows Holbein's skill in combining wit with technical mastery.
Holbein and Erasmus were friends, and the artist illustrated the philosopher's famous satire. The work is at the Kunstmuseum Basel.
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About Folly at the Lectern
You can see it at Kunstmuseum Basel in Basel, Switzerland. Hans Holbein the Younger created it. The composition shows Holbein's skill in combining wit with technical mastery.
Praise of Folly is Erasmus's satirical essay criticizing church and society, which Holbein illustrated. Hans Holbein the Younger created this satirical image of Folly at a lectern, likely illustrating Erasmus's Praise of Folly.
Holbein illustrated Erasmus's "Praise of Folly" with marginal drawings in a printed copy. These witty sketches show his graphic skill and his friendship with the great humanist scholar.
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