The ship of fools

Several contemporary painters left their vision of “The Ship of Fools” based on the idea developed by Hieronymus Bosch (1503-1504).

Diversos pintores contemporâneos deram a sua visão da nave dos loucos com base na ideia desenvolvida por Hieronymus Bosch (1503-1504).

Richard Deurer (1947- )-'the ship of fools'-oil on canvas

Vladimir Ryklin (1934-)-'the ship of fools'-oil on canvas

Patsy Dan Mac Ruairi (Rodgers) (20-21th century) -'the ship of fools'-oil on canvas

John Alexander (1945-)-'the ship of fools'-oil on canvas   Sydney-Museum of Contemporary Art

Pieter Velford (20-21th century)-'the ship of fools'-oil on canvas

The Ship of Fools (Nave dos Loucos) (Stultifera Navis)

Sebastian Brant (1457-1521) published the moralist poem “das Narrenschiff” (1494) which presents 110 follies or vices. He was a catholic supporter of Maximilian I, the leader of The Holy Roman Empire. This edition displayed illustrations of the subjects, most of them by Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528). It is said that Erasmus of Rotterdam based himself on this poem to write his “Praise of Folly”. The idea of the travel has been explored by many authors and painters.


Sebastian Brant (1457-1521) publicou o poema moralista “das Narrenschiff'” (1494) no qual apresenta 110 loucuras ou vícios. Era católico adepto de Maximiliano I, dirigente do Sacro Império Romano-Germânico. A edição exibia gravuras correspondentes aos assuntos, grande parte delas de Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528). Opinam que Erasmo de Roterdão se baseou na obra para o 'Elogio da loucura'. A ideia de viagem terá sido aproveitada por diversos autores e pintores.

Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528)-'VIII-not following good advice'-woodcut

Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528)-'X-of true friendship'-woodcut

Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528)-'XX-of finding treasure'-woodcut

Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528)-'LXXIV-of oppressed fools'-woodcut

Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528)-'LXXVII-of cooks and waiters'-woodcut