Nar met kroon en fluit c. 1705 - 1713

This etching, "Nar met kroon en fluit" (Fool with Crown and Flute) by Hendrik Pola, dates from around 1705-1713. The artwork depicts a jester figure in elaborate clothing, holding a crown and flute while adorned with various trinkets. The jester's exaggerated features and humorous attire suggest satire, reflecting the prevalent courtly and societal themes of the Dutch Golden Age. Pola's etching offers a glimpse into the world of entertainment and social commentary of the era.