A Vain Book Collector, An Illustration
by Everett
Title
A Vain Book Collector, An Illustration
Artist
Everett
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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A VAIN BOOK COLLECTOR, an illustration in DAS NARRENSCHIFF (Ship of Fools), a 1498 book by German satirical poet, Sebastian Brant (1458-1521). The character sitting at a desk among his books, is holding a feather duster, and wearing a fool's cap, as well as an oversized pair of spectacles. 15th century printing lowered the cost of books and made collection of books a more affordable.
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December 5th, 2011
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