Fools & Folly in Flemish Art

by Larry Silver and Katharina Van Cauteren

In praise of folly: on the fool and the jester in Flemish artPublished to accompany an exhibition at Denver Art Museum - Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools, October 16, 2022 - January 22, 2023

According to medieval theologians, faith is a deadly serious business. Humour and virtue are irreconcilable, because laughter is uncontrollable and escapes the control of reason. A modest smile is permitted. But laughing loudly, grinning and grimacing:...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9463887814
• ISBN13: 9789463887816
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Hannibal Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 10.0" x 11.6"