Live Auction 16386Old Masters
Flemish School, circa 1600
Lot 143

Flemish School, circa 1600

An allegory of Folly

Closed30 October 2018

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Flemish School, circa 1600
An allegory of Folly
inscribed 'SI CREDEREFASEST' (lower center)
oil on panel
11 ½ x 8 3/8 in. (29.1 x 21.1 cm.)

Specialist note

This painting derives from a 1588 print engraved by Matthias Quad after a design by Hendrick Goltzius. The Latin inscription along the bottom translates to 'If you believe it', implying foolishness on behalf of the painting's viewer.