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Scenes from the Foolish World
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Tafereel van de Belacchende Werelt
Scenes from the Foolish World
Author: Adriaen van de Venne (Dutch, 1589–1662)
Illustrated by: Adriaen van de Venne (Dutch, 1589–1662)
Engraver: Unidentified artist, Dutch, 17th century
Engraver: Daniel (David) van den Bremden (Flemish (worked Italy and Holland), 1587–1663)
Engraver: Pieter de Jode II (Flemish, 1606–after 1674)
Engraver: Pieter Serwouters (Netherlandish, 1586–1657)
Illustrated by: Adriaen van de Venne (Dutch, 1589–1662)
Engraver: Unidentified artist, Dutch, 17th century
Engraver: Daniel (David) van den Bremden (Flemish (worked Italy and Holland), 1587–1663)
Engraver: Pieter de Jode II (Flemish, 1606–after 1674)
Engraver: Pieter Serwouters (Netherlandish, 1586–1657)
1635
Place of Publication: The Hague, Netherlands
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 13 engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 24 x 19 x 3cm (9 7/16 x 7 1/2 x 1 3/16in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of William Perkins Babcock
Accession NumberBR1215
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
The Hague: for the author, 1635
Catalogue Raisonné
Hollstein, Dutch and Flemish, XXXV, pp. 147-49, nos. 438-45, 450-51
Description(The Hague: for the author, 1635) Quarto; 148 leaves; vellum boards, ochre cloth box.
Emblematic and satirical illustrations incorporating scenes from daily life.
Emblematic and satirical illustrations incorporating scenes from daily life.
ProvenanceWilliam Perkins Babcock (1826-1899), by whom bequeathed to MFA, June 12, 1900.