Original artwork description:

This is a painting in my new series of bringing colour to drawings produced by Flemish artist Karel van Mander.
The original drawing from circa 1592 is from a set of 6 proverbs that this artist created that were subsequently engraved. Each proverb serves as a window into human nature, offering profound insights into life’s complexities.
This is an apt visualisation of the proverb also known as “Each fancies his owl to be a falcon”, that is still common in present-day Holland. A man in a falconer’s habit is showing off his hunting bird. Blinded by opaque eyeglasses, he does not realise that it is an owl. Only the owl, casting a sceptical glance at the beholder, appears to have maintained its common sense.
Perfect for adding a statement piece to living spaces that may create a talking point with visitors.
Executed in excellent quality acrylic paints, painted on all sides, and finished with a glaze of gloss varnish to protect against sunlight and dust. It just needs a nail or wall fitting to sit flush against the wall.
You will receive a signed certificate of authenticity.
The painting is 16 x 12 inches in size and is on stretched canvas.
All art is professionally packaged to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. My works have been shipped worldwide.
About me:
I am a painter, originally starting in oils although I now tend to predominantly paint with acrylics.
I love to paint, love colours, shapes’, and textures. I love the idea that a different story can be read into each of my paintings and each viewer may interpret a story different to another.

Materials used:

Acrylic

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#landscape #trees #owl #men #wisdom #falcon #jester #proverb #karel van mander #fools 

The Wisdom of Fools (2024)

Acrylic painting 
by Corinne Hamer

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This is a painting in my new series of bringing colour to drawings produced by Flemish artist Karel van Mander.
The original drawing from circa 1592 is from a set of 6 proverbs that this artist created that were subsequently engraved. Each proverb serves as a window into human nature, offering profound insights into life’s complexities.
This is an apt visualisation of the proverb also known as “Each fancies his owl to be a falcon”, that is still common in present-day Holland. A man in a falconer’s habit is showing off his hunting bird. Blinded by opaque eyeglasses, he does not realise that it is an owl. Only the owl, casting a sceptical glance at the beholder, appears to have maintained its common sense.
Perfect for adding a statement piece to living spaces that may create a talking point with visitors.
Executed in excellent quality acrylic paints, painted on all sides, and finished with a glaze of gloss varnish to protect against sunlight and dust. It just needs a nail or wall fitting to sit flush against the wall.
You will receive a signed certificate of authenticity.
The painting is 16 x 12 inches in size and is on stretched canvas.
All art is professionally packaged to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. My works have been shipped worldwide.
About me:
I am a painter, originally starting in oils although I now tend to predominantly paint with acrylics.
I love to paint, love colours, shapes’, and textures. I love the idea that a different story can be read into each of my paintings and each viewer may interpret a story different to another.

Materials used:

Acrylic

Tags:
#landscape #trees #owl #men #wisdom #falcon #jester #proverb #karel van mander #fools 

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Corinne is a UK based artist having previously worked in the finance industry. While appreciating art most of her life, she began painting about four years ago and is... Read more

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