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Stańczyk
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Stańczyk was the most famous Polish court jester. He was employed by three Polish kings: Alexander, Sigismund the Old and Sigismund Augustus.
Stańczyk by Jan Matejko The jester is depicted as the only person at a royal ball who is troubled by the news that the Muscovites have captured Smolen
Stańczyk by Jan Matejko The jester is depicted as the only person at a royal ball who is troubled by the news that the Muscovites have captured Smolensk. This event happened in 1514.
Stańczyk hood, from the studio of Jan Matejko, 19th century.
Stańczyk hood, from the studio of Jan Matejko, 19th century.
Gamrat and Stańczyk, oil on wood, by Jan Matejko. Kościuszko Foundation, New York
Gamrat and Stańczyk, oil on wood, by Jan Matejko. Kościuszko Foundation, New York
Stańczyk, The Prussian Homage (detail). Oil on canvas, by Jan Matejko, National Museum in Kraków
Stańczyk, The Prussian Homage (detail). Oil on canvas, by Jan Matejko, National Museum in Kraków
Jester
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A jester, court jester, fool or joker was a member of the household of a nobleman or a monarch employed to entertain guests during royal court. Jesters were also traveling performers who entertained common folk at fairs and town markets, and the discipline continues into the modern day, where jesters perform at historical-themed events.
c. 1540 woodcut of a jester, by Heinrich Vogtherr the Younger
c. 1540 woodcut of a jester, by Heinrich Vogtherr the Younger
Festival of the Archers. Master of Frankfurt, 1493. Two jesters are depicted in the centre of the picture.
Festival of the Archers. Master of Frankfurt, 1493. Two jesters are depicted in the centre of the picture.
John Dawson Watson – Friends in Council
John Dawson Watson – Friends in Council
17th-century engraving of Will Sommers, Henry VIII's jester
17th-century engraving of Will Sommers, Henry VIII's jester