God and the Four Evangelists (Fools Concert)

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God and the Four Evangelists (Fools Concert)
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God and the Four Evangelists (Fools Concert)

PortfolioPlate 5 from the portfolio "25 Prints of Leopoldo Méndez"
Date1932, published 1943
MediumWoodcut
DimensionsSheet: 247 x 188 mm. (9 3/4 x 7 3/8 in.)
Image: 148 x 147 mm. (5 13/16 x 5 13/16 in.)

Credit LineThe Baltimore Museum of Art
Object number1941.561.5
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for Listen carefully! If you are being asked for arabic Racahout to fatten all kinds of sultanas (women in a harem), for arabian Nafé for suckling children of all ages, for oriental Kaiffa to cure gastritis or corns, for Theobrome against vomiting, for Amandine, Indostane, Osman-Iglou, Paraguay-Roux, Criosote, Chocolat of Salep, Hypocras, white mustard to treat black moods, tooth ache and overweight, or Giant Cabbage seed, you will find it all in this bag, make no mistake!! You can sell it as a powder, ointment, solution or pellets, as you see fit. - Damnit! What kind of pellets are these anyway? - They are fool's pellets of the highest quality. - Splendid, splendid!
Listen carefully! If you are being asked for arabic Racahout to fatten all kinds of sultanas (women in a harem), for arabian Nafé for suckling children of all ages, for oriental Kaiffa to cure gastritis or corns, for Theobrome against vomiting, for Amandine, Indostane, Osman-Iglou, Paraguay-Roux, Criosote, Chocolat of Salep, Hypocras, white mustard to treat black moods, tooth ache and overweight, or Giant Cabbage seed, you will find it all in this bag, make no mistake!! You can sell it as a powder, ointment, solution or pellets, as you see fit.
- Damnit! What kind of pellets are these anyway? - They are fool's pellets of the highest quality. - Splendid, splendid!
1837
Image Not Available for "Fools ne'er had less grace in a year"
"Fools ne'er had less grace in a year"
1827-1828
Image Not Available for The Wisdom of Fools
The Wisdom of Fools
c. 1592
Image Not Available for Great Exhibition... of Industry and Contemporary Jokes. Enter and judge for yourself! Everything is arranged and ready: The pancake of the courts good for digestion (To the side: and difficult to digest). The Master-thief who catches all!! (save for his shadow). Liquid bitumen! (exactly). Men's shirts for the use of little children. The marvellous indestructible hats (that melt in the sun and dissolve in the rain). Dromedar cream in great demand (by fools). English beer with lots of froth (like in the newspapers). Simpleton's sublime, the classic coal of Saint Pétrain that one can put to the test (at any time).
Great Exhibition... of Industry and Contemporary Jokes. Enter and judge for yourself! Everything is arranged and ready: The pancake of the courts good for digestion (To the side: and difficult to digest). The Master-thief who catches all!! (save for his shadow). Liquid bitumen! (exactly). Men's shirts for the use of little children. The marvellous indestructible hats (that melt in the sun and dissolve in the rain). Dromedar cream in great demand (by fools). English beer with lots of froth (like in the newspapers). Simpleton's sublime, the classic coal of Saint Pétrain that one can put to the test (at any time).
1839
Image Not Available for The Fools
The Fools
1899
Image Not Available for St. John the Evangelist
St. John the Evangelist
c. 1634
Image Not Available for The Symphonic Concert of Skeletons
The Symphonic Concert of Skeletons
1934, published 1943
Image Not Available for God Appearing to Isaac to Flee into Egypt
God Appearing to Isaac to Flee into Egypt
1740-1750
Image Not Available for The Comedians from the Province. - Can you imagine, my dear, these barbarians were hissing during my performance in "Cinna"; and you have seen me in "Cinna". - Yes, I flatter myself having seen you, but you must understand that these provincials are utter simpletons. Once you have your debut at the Theatre Français, you'll be seeing Mr. J.J. who will pamper you, you'll be asking 100'000 francs annual salary, and they'll applaud you... how can you possibly succeed with 1'500 francs at the Beauvais... you fool!
The Comedians from the Province. - Can you imagine, my dear, these barbarians were hissing during my performance in "Cinna"; and you have seen me in "Cinna". - Yes, I flatter myself having seen you, but you must understand that these provincials are utter simpletons. Once you have your debut at the Theatre Français, you'll be seeing Mr. J.J. who will pamper you, you'll be asking 100'000 francs annual salary, and they'll applaud you... how can you possibly succeed with 1'500 francs at the Beauvais... you fool!
1842
Image Not Available for Look at this fool, he doesn't notice that his barrel is leaking...
Look at this fool, he doesn't notice that his barrel is leaking...
1844
Image Not Available for "A fool to pleasure yet a slave to fame"
"A fool to pleasure yet a slave to fame"
1827-1828
Image Not Available for "A fool to pleasure yet a slave to fame"
"A fool to pleasure yet a slave to fame"
1827-1828