Lijmstokloper 1588

"Lijmstokloper" (Glue Stick Walker) is a 1588 etching by Heinrich Wirich, depicting a caricatured figure holding a large, feathered duster and a staff. The figure, with his exaggerated facial features and clothing, represents the folly of human nature. The etching, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of satire and caricature in 16th-century German art. The inscription surrounding the figure contributes to the work's humorous and critical tone, highlighting the absurdity of the character's actions and attire.