Touchstone, The Jester 

John William Waterhouse was a British Pre-Raphaelite painter known for his evocative and romantic portrayals of historical and mythological subjects. This painting, "Touchstone, the Jester," depicts a figure in traditional jester attire, with a dark hooded cloak and vibrant red and yellow clothing. The jester's posture suggests a melancholic mood, perhaps alluding to the underlying darkness often concealed beneath a jester's playful facade. Waterhouse's use of muted tones and soft brushstrokes creates an atmosphere of mystery and intrigue, typical of his Pre-Raphaelite style, which emphasized realism and attention to detail.