Dwaze man wordt door de barbier ontdaan van de nar die uit zijn hoofd groeit 1608

"Dwaze man wordt door de barbier ontdaan van de nar die uit zijn hoofd groeit" (1608) is an etching by Jacob van der Heyden, a Dutch artist known for his intricate depictions of daily life. This satirical print portrays a man seated in a barber's chair, a large, fantastical hat growing out of his head, with a barber meticulously removing it. The image is rich in detail, showing the barber's tools, a woman observing the scene, and a man in the background with a perplexed expression. The scene's humor is heightened by the inclusion of the accompanying Dutch text, which adds a layer of commentary to the absurd situation. The print exemplifies Heyden's talent for capturing both the banality and the absurdity of ordinary events.