Book Title: Him[m]lische Nachtigall : singend gottseelige Begirden, der büssend- heilig- und verliebten Seel, nach denen drey Weegen der Reinigung, Erleuchtung, und Vereinigung mit Gott / [Herman Hugo]. Jn hoch-teutscher Sprach verfasst, und mit anmuthigen Kupffern gezieret, durch Joan. Christoph. Hainzmann, Med. D.

Author: Hugo, Herman, 1588-1629

Image Title: God Knows Our Folly

Scripture Reference:

• Psalms 69 (further images / scripture text)

Description: The fool holding a pennant with pinwheel in his right hand and a basket with a cat in his left, while riding a stick pony, illustrates the condition of the psalmist, who confesses that God knows his folly and his sin (Psalm 69:5). The engraver’s name, Melchior Kusell, is located in the bottom right corner and the monogram of the artist (SL) is at the lower left.

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