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1980s, a modern-day jester or entertainer performing outside in a street, dressed in a costume the resemble their historical counterparts. England, UK. In medieval times, a jester was an itinerant performer who entertained common folk at fairs and markets, while the 'court jester' was a member of the Royal household whose job was to entertain the King and his guests at banquets and parties. Jesters have a long history and were featured in many of Shakespeare's plays, including 'Twelfth Night', where Feste the jester is described as 'wise enough to play the fool'. Stock Photo

RMTY7HFE–1980s, a modern-day jester or entertainer performing outside in a street, dressed in a costume the resemble their historical counterparts. England, UK. In medieval times, a jester was an itinerant performer who entertained common folk at fairs and markets, while the 'court jester' was a member of the Royal household whose job was to entertain the King and his guests at banquets and parties. Jesters have a long history and were featured in many of Shakespeare's plays, including 'Twelfth Night', where Feste the jester is described as 'wise enough to play the fool'.

Kafaes Court Jester. The African Adventure - A History of Africa's Explorers by Timothy Severin, page 3111. Stock Photo

RMWHAXGJ–Kafaes Court Jester. The African Adventure - A History of Africa's Explorers by Timothy Severin, page 3111.

Juggler in jester costume holding two burning clubs while a fire burns on his head. 1902. Stock Photo

RMCWAMWD–Juggler in jester costume holding two burning clubs while a fire burns on his head. 1902.

Halftone of the famous minstrel, Taillefer at Hastings, from an educational publication, 1927 Stock Photo

RM2KFKEG2–Halftone of the famous minstrel, Taillefer at Hastings, from an educational publication, 1927

The jester and the parrot, painting by J. Schubeler. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Ilustración Artística 1882 Stock Photo

RM2GMG60B–The jester and the parrot, painting by J. Schubeler. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Ilustración Artística 1882

A (sadly unnamed) Amateur theatrical Company presenting a historical review, operetta or pageant - the characters/roles represented include a medieval jester, an executioner, numerous Yeoman Warders of the Tower, jailers damsels (not in too much distress) and a male voice choir. Stock Photo

RM2M98M5F–A (sadly unnamed) Amateur theatrical Company presenting a historical review, operetta or pageant - the characters/roles represented include a medieval jester, an executioner, numerous Yeoman Warders of the Tower, jailers damsels (not in too much distress) and a male voice choir.

King and Jester, early 15th century. Stock Photo

RMBJ418G–King and Jester, early 15th century.

Geoff The Jester with some admirers at a history fayre in Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire, UK Stock Photo

RMBX0KPR–Geoff The Jester with some admirers at a history fayre in Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire, UK

RMBBJ7PJ–A court jester

Medieval historical characters. Historic royal court alcazar knights, medieval peasant and king isolated cartoon vector character Stock Vector

RF2B11N28–Medieval historical characters. Historic royal court alcazar knights, medieval peasant and king isolated cartoon vector character

Male medieval characters. Flat king, prince jester knight. Isolated books or fairy tales heroes, historical men vector set Stock Vector

RF2FK1FB9–Male medieval characters. Flat king, prince jester knight. Isolated books or fairy tales heroes, historical men vector set

Six-horse waggon with Romans and Batavians from a pageant, 1586. Roman general in helmet and breastplate 179, Roman ensign with eagle standard or aquila 178, Batavian warrior with cape and wooden shield 180, warrior in horned bull skin with battle axe 181, and jester with marotte 182. Romein, Batavier, Nar. Handcoloured lithograph by Pieter Willem Marius Trap after an illustration by Gerardus Johannes Bos in Maskerade, Leiden 1870, (Masquerade by Leiden Students 1870), a historical re-enactment of the visit by Robert Lord Dudley, Baron von Denbigh, Earl of Leicester, and others to Leiden Univ Stock Photo

RM2WG9PK4–Six-horse waggon with Romans and Batavians from a pageant, 1586. Roman general in helmet and breastplate 179, Roman ensign with eagle standard or aquila 178, Batavian warrior with cape and wooden shield 180, warrior in horned bull skin with battle axe 181, and jester with marotte 182. Romein, Batavier, Nar. Handcoloured lithograph by Pieter Willem Marius Trap after an illustration by Gerardus Johannes Bos in Maskerade, Leiden 1870, (Masquerade by Leiden Students 1870), a historical re-enactment of the visit by Robert Lord Dudley, Baron von Denbigh, Earl of Leicester, and others to Leiden Univ

RMANMMF6–Death Jester

Jester with a Lute, 1620–1625, Painting by Frans Hals Stock Photo

RM2KE78R7–Jester with a Lute, 1620–1625, Painting by Frans Hals

History of Ottoman Empire. (Derviche) Bertachi Emin Baba; Seirdin-ustasi (Chief of the Jesters); Soitari (volunteer Jester)) Stock Photo

RM2ATJ146–History of Ottoman Empire. (Derviche) Bertachi Emin Baba; Seirdin-ustasi (Chief of the Jesters); Soitari (volunteer Jester))

William Sommers (or Somers; died 15 June 1560) best-known court jester of Henry VIII of England. Stock Photo

RM2J6D5DK–William Sommers (or Somers; died 15 June 1560) best-known court jester of Henry VIII of England.

RM2M3JP2T–Advert for Jester wool 1947

Marx Reichlich, The Jester, painting, 1519-1520 Stock Photo

RM2E5AJ8H–Marx Reichlich, The Jester, painting, 1519-1520

Village Fancy Dress with Boy Jester Stock Photo

RM2RGBX8C–Village Fancy Dress with Boy Jester

1980s, a modern-day jester or entertainer performing outside in a street, dressed in a comic costume the resemble their historical counterparts. England, UK. In medieval times, a jester was an itinerant performer who entertained common folk at fairs and markets, while the 'court jester' was a member of the Royal household whose job was to entertain the King and his guests at banquets and parties. Jesters have a long history and were featured in many of Shakespeare's plays, including 'Twelfth Night', where Feste the jester is described as 'wise enough to play the fool'. Stock Photo

RMTY7FX5–1980s, a modern-day jester or entertainer performing outside in a street, dressed in a comic costume the resemble their historical counterparts. England, UK. In medieval times, a jester was an itinerant performer who entertained common folk at fairs and markets, while the 'court jester' was a member of the Royal household whose job was to entertain the King and his guests at banquets and parties. Jesters have a long history and were featured in many of Shakespeare's plays, including 'Twelfth Night', where Feste the jester is described as 'wise enough to play the fool'.

He is tormented by the King's jester, who is jealous of his small size. Date: First published: 1726 Stock Photo

RMG3BF85–He is tormented by the King's jester, who is jealous of his small size. Date: First published: 1726

Marie Dressler (1868-1934), Canadian born comedienne, posing as a jester. Ca. 1910. Stock Photo

RMCWAMCH–Marie Dressler (1868-1934), Canadian born comedienne, posing as a jester. Ca. 1910.

RM2KFKEC2–Halftone of the famous minstrel, Taillefer at Hastings, from an educational publication, 1927

Historical scene, The Good Old Times. Stock Photo

RM2M98PC3–Historical scene, The Good Old Times.

John William Waterhouse, Touchstone, The Jester, painting in watercolour before 1917 Stock Photo

RM2J85W8R–John William Waterhouse, Touchstone, The Jester, painting in watercolour before 1917

A classic image of a jester, wearing cap and bells,playing a flute, a ninny stick, or jester's wand, attached to his belt. Stock Photo

RMG3B893–A classic image of a jester, wearing cap and bells,playing a flute, a ninny stick, or jester's wand, attached to his belt.

Clowns - statue of the Jester of Shakespeare by James Butler unveiled in 1994 in the road outside the west front of Shakespeare's house in Stratford upon Avon.- © / Charles Walker Stock Photo

RMMBD437–Clowns - statue of the Jester of Shakespeare by James Butler unveiled in 1994 in the road outside the west front of Shakespeare's house in Stratford upon Avon.- © / Charles Walker

Actors in historical costume in a scene from Shakespeare. Stock Photo

RM2M98A3Y–Actors in historical costume in a scene from Shakespeare.

Diego Velazquez, Calabazas, a Jester in the court of King Philip IV of Spain, portrait painting, 1631-1632 Stock Photo

RM2EWP8W2–Diego Velazquez, Calabazas, a Jester in the court of King Philip IV of Spain, portrait painting, 1631-1632

1930s BIG CLOWN UNDER TINY UMBRELLA TIPPING HIS SMALL HAT LOOKING AT CAMERA WEARING CLOWN SHOES OVERSTUFFED STRIPED COSTUME - c2690 HAR001 HARS CAREER COMIC JOY LIFESTYLE ACTOR HISTORY STRIPED JOBS COPY SPACE FULL-LENGTH PERSONS MALES PROFESSION ENTERTAINMENT B&W CLOWNS EYE CONTACT SKILL HUMOROUS OCCUPATION HAPPINESS SKILLS HIS PERFORMER PARASOL CAREERS MAKE UP COMICAL ENTERTAINER OCCUPATIONS ACTORS COMEDY JESTER TINY CREATIVITY ENTERTAINERS OVERSTUFFED PERFORMERS TIPPING BLACK AND WHITE FOOL HAR001 OLD FASHIONED Stock Photo

RMW5YMCM–1930s BIG CLOWN UNDER TINY UMBRELLA TIPPING HIS SMALL HAT LOOKING AT CAMERA WEARING CLOWN SHOES OVERSTUFFED STRIPED COSTUME - c2690 HAR001 HARS CAREER COMIC JOY LIFESTYLE ACTOR HISTORY STRIPED JOBS COPY SPACE FULL-LENGTH PERSONS MALES PROFESSION ENTERTAINMENT B&W CLOWNS EYE CONTACT SKILL HUMOROUS OCCUPATION HAPPINESS SKILLS HIS PERFORMER PARASOL CAREERS MAKE UP COMICAL ENTERTAINER OCCUPATIONS ACTORS COMEDY JESTER TINY CREATIVITY ENTERTAINERS OVERSTUFFED PERFORMERS TIPPING BLACK AND WHITE FOOL HAR001 OLD FASHIONED

Waggon drawn by six horses from a historical pageant of the Crusades, 1586. Saladin, Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, Sultan of the Ayyubid Empire 34, King Richard I the Lionheart 35, and his shield bearer 37, Al-Aziz Uthman 36, and jester 38. Malek-Naser-Yousouf-Salah-Ed-Din (sic), Sultan van Egypte 34, Richard genaamd Leenwenhart 35, Azz-Eddin 36, Schildknaap 37, Nar 38. Handcoloured lithograph by Pieter Willem Marius Trap after an illustration by Gerardus Johannes Bos in Maskerade, Leiden 1870, (Masquerade by Leiden Students 1870), a historical re-enactment of the visit by Robert Lord Dudley, Stock Photo

RM2WG9MFN–Waggon drawn by six horses from a historical pageant of the Crusades, 1586. Saladin, Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, Sultan of the Ayyubid Empire 34, King Richard I the Lionheart 35, and his shield bearer 37, Al-Aziz Uthman 36, and jester 38. Malek-Naser-Yousouf-Salah-Ed-Din (sic), Sultan van Egypte 34, Richard genaamd Leenwenhart 35, Azz-Eddin 36, Schildknaap 37, Nar 38. Handcoloured lithograph by Pieter Willem Marius Trap after an illustration by Gerardus Johannes Bos in Maskerade, Leiden 1870, (Masquerade by Leiden Students 1870), a historical re-enactment of the visit by Robert Lord Dudley,

William Frederick Wallett (1808-1892) englischer Shakespeare-Clown, geboren in Southcoates bei Hull, Yorkshire. Genannt „Queen’s Jester“. Kupferstich aus „The Illustrated News of the World“ (London, ca. 1860)., Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated Stock Photo

RF2XPHPXW–William Frederick Wallett (1808-1892) englischer Shakespeare-Clown, geboren in Southcoates bei Hull, Yorkshire. Genannt „Queen’s Jester“. Kupferstich aus „The Illustrated News of the World“ (London, ca. 1860)., Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated

Waggon from a historical pageant of the Crusades, 1586. Saladin, Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, Sultan of the Ayyubid Empire 34, King Richard I the Lionheart 35, and his shield bearer 37, Al-Aziz Uthman 36, and jester 38. Malek-Naser-Yousouf-Salah-Ed-Din (sic), Sultan van Egypte, Richard genaamd Leenwenhart, Azz-Eddin, Schildknaap, Nar. Handcoloured lithograph by Pieter Willem Marius Trap after an illustration by Gerardus Johannes Bos in Maskerade, Leiden 1870, (Masquerade by Leiden Students 1870), a historical re-enactment of the visit by Robert Lord Dudley, Baron von Denbigh, Earl of Leiceste Stock Photo

RM2WG9MKT–Waggon from a historical pageant of the Crusades, 1586. Saladin, Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, Sultan of the Ayyubid Empire 34, King Richard I the Lionheart 35, and his shield bearer 37, Al-Aziz Uthman 36, and jester 38. Malek-Naser-Yousouf-Salah-Ed-Din (sic), Sultan van Egypte, Richard genaamd Leenwenhart, Azz-Eddin, Schildknaap, Nar. Handcoloured lithograph by Pieter Willem Marius Trap after an illustration by Gerardus Johannes Bos in Maskerade, Leiden 1870, (Masquerade by Leiden Students 1870), a historical re-enactment of the visit by Robert Lord Dudley, Baron von Denbigh, Earl of Leiceste

Man dressed in fancy dress comedy costume as a court jester in full historical costume in a white photography. Stock Photo

RME8MDN9–Man dressed in fancy dress comedy costume as a court jester in full historical costume in a white photography.

Dancing jester in motley fringed with bells, holding a bladder on a stick and piece of paper from Cotton MS Nero C v. Another fool from Harley MS 2840. 15th century jester with marotte from a manuscript Froissart, Harley MS 4380. Handcoloured copperplate engraving etched by John Augustus Atkinson, aquatinted by John Hill, after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from his own Selections of Ancient Costume of Great Britain and Ireland, Colnaghi and Co., London, 1814. Stock Photo

RM2WAE5W0–Dancing jester in motley fringed with bells, holding a bladder on a stick and piece of paper from Cotton MS Nero C v. Another fool from Harley MS 2840. 15th century jester with marotte from a manuscript Froissart, Harley MS 4380. Handcoloured copperplate engraving etched by John Augustus Atkinson, aquatinted by John Hill, after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from his own Selections of Ancient Costume of Great Britain and Ireland, Colnaghi and Co., London, 1814.

William Sommers (or Somers; died 15 June 1560) was the best-known court jester of Henry VIII of England. Stock Photo

RM2J7NW2W–William Sommers (or Somers; died 15 June 1560) was the best-known court jester of Henry VIII of England.

Shakespearian fool or jester with marotte, 16th century. Man in dagged chaperon or hood, dagged doublet, hose and shoes, all in motley or parti-colour with bells. Lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's Male Costumes, Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher. Stock Photo

RM2WC0MRK–Shakespearian fool or jester with marotte, 16th century. Man in dagged chaperon or hood, dagged doublet, hose and shoes, all in motley or parti-colour with bells. Lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's Male Costumes, Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher.

Henry the Eighth and His Family (1545) - the man at the far right is the jester Will Somers, and it has been suggested that the woman at the far left is the jester Jane Foole Stock Photo

RM2J7NW3Y–Henry the Eighth and His Family (1545) - the man at the far right is the jester Will Somers, and it has been suggested that the woman at the far left is the jester Jane Foole

1980s, a close-up picture of a modern-day jester or entertainer dressed in a costume that resemble their historical counterparts, England, UK. In medieval times, a jester was an itinerant performer who entertained common folk at fairs and markets, while the 'court jester' was a member of the Royal household whose job was to entertain the King and his guests at banquets and parties. Jesters have a long history and were featured in many of Shakespeare's plays, including 'Twelfth Night', where Feste the jester is described as 'wise enough to play the fool'. Stock Photo

RMTY7HP9–1980s, a close-up picture of a modern-day jester or entertainer dressed in a costume that resemble their historical counterparts, England, UK. In medieval times, a jester was an itinerant performer who entertained common folk at fairs and markets, while the 'court jester' was a member of the Royal household whose job was to entertain the King and his guests at banquets and parties. Jesters have a long history and were featured in many of Shakespeare's plays, including 'Twelfth Night', where Feste the jester is described as 'wise enough to play the fool'.

Waggon with Romans and Batavians from a pageant, 1586. Roman general in helmet and breastplate 179, Roman ensign with eagle standard or aquila 178, Batavian warrior with cape and wooden shield 180, warrior in horned bull skin with battle axe 181, and jester with marotte 182. Romein, Batavier, Nar. Handcoloured lithograph by Pieter Willem Marius Trap after an illustration by Gerardus Johannes Bos in Maskerade, Leiden 1870, (Masquerade by Leiden Students 1870), a historical re-enactment of the visit by Robert Lord Dudley, Baron von Denbigh, Earl of Leicester, and others to Leiden University in 1 Stock Photo

RM2WG9PK8–Waggon with Romans and Batavians from a pageant, 1586. Roman general in helmet and breastplate 179, Roman ensign with eagle standard or aquila 178, Batavian warrior with cape and wooden shield 180, warrior in horned bull skin with battle axe 181, and jester with marotte 182. Romein, Batavier, Nar. Handcoloured lithograph by Pieter Willem Marius Trap after an illustration by Gerardus Johannes Bos in Maskerade, Leiden 1870, (Masquerade by Leiden Students 1870), a historical re-enactment of the visit by Robert Lord Dudley, Baron von Denbigh, Earl of Leicester, and others to Leiden University in 1

Senator Howard McGrath (seated), demands withdrawal of President Truman's civil rights program. Feb. 2, 1948. McGrath was Stock Photo

RMEG6TBX–Senator Howard McGrath (seated), demands withdrawal of President Truman's civil rights program. Feb. 2, 1948. McGrath was

RMBTK5F8–Marie Dressler (1868-1934), Canadian born comedienne, posing as a jester. Ca. 1910.

An old engraving of a medieval fool or jester, England, UK – it is from a Victorian history book. In the Middle Ages they were popular entertainers, often in the household of a nobleman or a monarch. He was also be an itinerant performer who entertained at fairs and markets. Jesters often wore brightly coloured clothes and eccentric hats. The fool here carries a doll on a wooden stick – a jester’s wand or marotte. The figure or puppet on the wand, an alter ego, would say controversial things or the jester might hold a two-sided conversation with it (like ventriloquists use dummies). Stock Photo

RM2YMPHRF–An old engraving of a medieval fool or jester, England, UK – it is from a Victorian history book. In the Middle Ages they were popular entertainers, often in the household of a nobleman or a monarch. He was also be an itinerant performer who entertained at fairs and markets. Jesters often wore brightly coloured clothes and eccentric hats. The fool here carries a doll on a wooden stick – a jester’s wand or marotte. The figure or puppet on the wand, an alter ego, would say controversial things or the jester might hold a two-sided conversation with it (like ventriloquists use dummies).

Elegant female jester dancing in her medieval woman dresses. Old Illustration by unidentified author published on Magasin Pittoresque Paris 1834 Stock Photo

RFK37FMC–Elegant female jester dancing in her medieval woman dresses. Old Illustration by unidentified author published on Magasin Pittoresque Paris 1834

English Morris Dancing - Various costumes to be found in Britain during Medieval and later times surrounding a central maypole. This early illustration is believed to have been taken from a stained glass window. Stock Photo

RMWA7G01–English Morris Dancing - Various costumes to be found in Britain during Medieval and later times surrounding a central maypole. This early illustration is believed to have been taken from a stained glass window.

RMAY4J35–Jester Playing Flute

Ein Narr, Hofnarr oder Narr war historisch gesehen ein Unterhaltungskünstler im Mittelalter und in der Renaissance, hier eine Gruppe im Triumphzug von Kaiser Maximilian I., Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert Stock Photo

RF2P90XXD–Ein Narr, Hofnarr oder Narr war historisch gesehen ein Unterhaltungskünstler im Mittelalter und in der Renaissance, hier eine Gruppe im Triumphzug von Kaiser Maximilian I., Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert

London, Eltham, UK. 8th July, 2017. Peterkin the Fool Jester performs at the Grand Medieval Joust, Eltham Palace. © Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMJGNKC9–London, Eltham, UK. 8th July, 2017. Peterkin the Fool Jester performs at the Grand Medieval Joust, Eltham Palace. © Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News

RM2EAK6YB–History of Ottoman Empire. (Derviche) Bertachi Emin Baba; Seirdin-ustasi (Chief of the Jesters); Soitari (volunteer Jester))

The Portrait of Sebastián de Morra after Diego Velázquez. Sebastián de Morra, a dwarf and jester at the court of Philip IV of Spain. Stock Photo

RMEGN453–The Portrait of Sebastián de Morra after Diego Velázquez. Sebastián de Morra, a dwarf and jester at the court of Philip IV of Spain.

Jester sculpture at Sir Ronald Gower's memorial in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England Stock Photo

RM2F5RG0X–Jester sculpture at Sir Ronald Gower's memorial in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England

UK Worcestershire Evesham medieval fair jester Stock Photo

RMAX04GG–UK Worcestershire Evesham medieval fair jester

RME8MDNB–Man dressed in fancy dress comedy costume as a court jester in full historical costume in a white photography.

Medieval people vector illustration flat set. Cartoon medieval person history collection of man woman characters in old historical aristocrat costumes, peasant farmer, priest, jester isolated on white Stock Vector

RF2C76721–Medieval people vector illustration flat set. Cartoon medieval person history collection of man woman characters in old historical aristocrat costumes, peasant farmer, priest, jester isolated on white

Monument of Till Eulenspiegel, a historical jester, Mölln, district of Lauenburg, Schleswig-Holstein, North Germany, Central Europe Stock Photo

RM2B5DK87–Monument of Till Eulenspiegel, a historical jester, Mölln, district of Lauenburg, Schleswig-Holstein, North Germany, Central Europe

May 24, 1960 - Jester shoe style. Many new styles of shoes are to be seen at the Footwear Components Exhibition, being held at the Washington Hotel in London. Photo shows one of the styles on show are these Jester style boots in rich Utasuede by Sexton, Son and Everard, seen modelled here by Diane Keys. Stock Photo

RME0T0A2–May 24, 1960 - Jester shoe style. Many new styles of shoes are to be seen at the Footwear Components Exhibition, being held at the Washington Hotel in London. Photo shows one of the styles on show are these Jester style boots in rich Utasuede by Sexton, Son and Everard, seen modelled here by Diane Keys.

Knight and Jester 1896 by Charles M. Russell Stock Photo

RM2RBG8DE–Knight and Jester 1896 by Charles M. Russell

Engraving of a court jester with the king, published 1880 Stock Photo

RM2XG9T4X–Engraving of a court jester with the king, published 1880

Jan Matejko (1838-1893). Polish painter. Stanczyk, the jester at the court of the last Jagiellon kings, 1862. National Museum. Warsaw. Poland. Stock Photo

RMTACX6G–Jan Matejko (1838-1893). Polish painter. Stanczyk, the jester at the court of the last Jagiellon kings, 1862. National Museum. Warsaw. Poland.

RMHM3MH7–Jester Balakirev

VIKING MARKET, SALTVIK, ÅLAND, FINLAND - JULY 26 2024: A juggler juggling jester eats an apple while juggling an axe and a long knife. The annual Viking Market festival in Kvarnbo, Saltvik, Åland, Finland. Photo: Rob Watkins/Alamy Live News. INFO: The annual Viking Market on Åland is a vibrant event celebrating Viking heritage. Held each summer, it features historical reenactments, traditional crafts, music, and authentic Viking cuisine. Thousands of visitors experience the rich culture and history of the Viking era in a lively atmosphere. Stock Photo

RM2XM8EAP–VIKING MARKET, SALTVIK, ÅLAND, FINLAND - JULY 26 2024: A juggler juggling jester eats an apple while juggling an axe and a long knife. The annual Viking Market festival in Kvarnbo, Saltvik, Åland, Finland. Photo: Rob Watkins/Alamy Live News. INFO: The annual Viking Market on Åland is a vibrant event celebrating Viking heritage. Held each summer, it features historical reenactments, traditional crafts, music, and authentic Viking cuisine. Thousands of visitors experience the rich culture and history of the Viking era in a lively atmosphere.

A Jester at the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival Stock Photo

RM2JGHK3K–A Jester at the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

Ancient Jester posing on one leg wearing his costume and holding a scepter. Old Illustration by unidentified author published on Magasin Pittoresque Paris 1834 Stock Photo

RFK37FX0–Ancient Jester posing on one leg wearing his costume and holding a scepter. Old Illustration by unidentified author published on Magasin Pittoresque Paris 1834

RMEG6T9J–Senator Howard McGrath (seated), demands withdrawal of President Truman's civil rights program. Feb. 2, 1948. McGrath was

RMAY3TDE–Richard Tarlton Jester

ILLUSTRATION OF TWO STROLLING DANCING FOOLS OR JESTERS ONE WEARING COSTUME WITH BELLS - ka9182 CPC001 HARS JOBS RURAL COPY SPACE FULL-LENGTH PERSONS MALES PROFESSION ENTERTAINMENT COLORFUL BELLS SKILL OCCUPATION SKILLS PERFORMER RENAISSANCE CAREERS EXCITEMENT SONG ENTERTAINER OCCUPATIONS STROLLING TRAVELING 13TH CENTURY SCEPTER ACTORS JESTER STYLISH STORYTELLING ANONYMOUS MOTLEY OR 14TH CENTURY 15TH CENTURY BLADDER ENTERTAINERS JESTERS JUGGLING PERFORMERS PRANCING CAUCASIAN ETHNICITY FOOL OLD FASHIONED Stock Photo

RMT62TWB–ILLUSTRATION OF TWO STROLLING DANCING FOOLS OR JESTERS ONE WEARING COSTUME WITH BELLS - ka9182 CPC001 HARS JOBS RURAL COPY SPACE FULL-LENGTH PERSONS MALES PROFESSION ENTERTAINMENT COLORFUL BELLS SKILL OCCUPATION SKILLS PERFORMER RENAISSANCE CAREERS EXCITEMENT SONG ENTERTAINER OCCUPATIONS STROLLING TRAVELING 13TH CENTURY SCEPTER ACTORS JESTER STYLISH STORYTELLING ANONYMOUS MOTLEY OR 14TH CENTURY 15TH CENTURY BLADDER ENTERTAINERS JESTERS JUGGLING PERFORMERS PRANCING CAUCASIAN ETHNICITY FOOL OLD FASHIONED

RMJGNKC6–London, Eltham, UK. 8th July, 2017. Peterkin the Fool Jester performs at the Grand Medieval Joust, Eltham Palace. © Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News

The First Horse of a Prince, painting by Fritz Berthold Neuhaus (1882-1956) was a German painter. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Ilustración Artística 1882 Stock Photo

RM2GMG63N–The First Horse of a Prince, painting by Fritz Berthold Neuhaus (1882-1956) was a German painter. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Ilustración Artística 1882

London, Eltham, UK. 16th June, 2018. Grand Medieval Joust at Eltham Palace. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMP32GJF–London, Eltham, UK. 16th June, 2018. Grand Medieval Joust at Eltham Palace. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News

Jester head on a finger tip at Sir Ronald Gower's memorial in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England Stock Photo

RM2F5RGF1–Jester head on a finger tip at Sir Ronald Gower's memorial in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England

Medieval people character cartoon vector set. Young woman queen or princess with crown in long dress and funny smiling male jester in clown costume. Ancient middle age history or fairytale person. Stock Vector

RF2WH0WCE–Medieval people character cartoon vector set. Young woman queen or princess with crown in long dress and funny smiling male jester in clown costume. Ancient middle age history or fairytale person.

RME8MDN1–Man dressed in fancy dress comedy costume as a court jester in full historical costume in a white photography.

Angry Jester at a Renaissance Faire Stock Photo

RMAEK7TW–Angry Jester at a Renaissance Faire

RM2B5DK8A–Monument of Till Eulenspiegel, a historical jester, Mölln, district of Lauenburg, Schleswig-Holstein, North Germany, Central Europe

Jester at medieval re-enactment day at Hedingham Castle in Essex, UK. Stock Photo

RMBAB01H–Jester at medieval re-enactment day at Hedingham Castle in Essex, UK.

Costume of a medieval jester and fool, 13th Century. Ancient costumes of England, 1813 Stock Photo

RM2AC35XY–Costume of a medieval jester and fool, 13th Century. Ancient costumes of England, 1813

RMHRNRFJ–Bartolomeo, The Charlatan

Vintage illustration of Man wearing a medieval jesters hat, 14th Century, Flemish, History Stock Photo

RM2JKAFPX–Vintage illustration of Man wearing a medieval jesters hat, 14th Century, Flemish, History

Jester in costume, cap and ruff entertaining himself and his dog playing mandolin sitting at a table with a glass of wine beside Stock Photo

RF2AM6NRP–Jester in costume, cap and ruff entertaining himself and his dog playing mandolin sitting at a table with a glass of wine beside

Triboulet 1479 to 1536 was a microcephalic jester of kings Louis XII and Francis I of France. Stock Photo

RMC4W9W1–Triboulet 1479 to 1536 was a microcephalic jester of kings Louis XII and Francis I of France.

The confidant of the heart, court jester reads a letter together with the lady of the house / Der Herzensvertraute, Hofnarr liest gemeinsam mit der Dame des Hauses einen Brief, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Stock Photo

RF2D98RAM–The confidant of the heart, court jester reads a letter together with the lady of the house / Der Herzensvertraute, Hofnarr liest gemeinsam mit der Dame des Hauses einen Brief, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,

English jester joker jokester spanish ladies prince fool wit cracker prankster buffoon jokes entertainment monarch eccentric hat Stock Photo

RMC7FRH4–English jester joker jokester spanish ladies prince fool wit cracker prankster buffoon jokes entertainment monarch eccentric hat

Cartoon historical medieval characters, king and queen, princess. Middle age knight, blacksmith, peasant, jester character vector set. Woman and man in old fairy tale or legend clothes Stock Vector

RF2HBC7JF–Cartoon historical medieval characters, king and queen, princess. Middle age knight, blacksmith, peasant, jester character vector set. Woman and man in old fairy tale or legend clothes

RMA9WYP2–Jester On Donkey 1867

King Salomon and his jester Marcolphe Stock Photo

RFCWT956–King Salomon and his jester Marcolphe

Court Jester Statue, Henley Street, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire. Stock Photo

RM2AG7TCB–Court Jester Statue, Henley Street, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire.

An old engraving of the ‘Lord of Misrule’ being carried through the crowded streets, England, UK in c.1600. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. Here musicians play and there is a man on a hobby-horse. In England the Lord/King/Abbot of Misrule (in Scotland the ‘Abbot of Unreason’) was chosen to preside over the Feast of Fools, Christmas revelries that often included drunkenness and wild partying. This custom was abolished by Henry VIII in 1541, restored by the Catholic Mary I and again abolished by Protestant Elizabeth I, though in places it lingered on for some time longer. Stock Photo

RM2Y946BT–An old engraving of the ‘Lord of Misrule’ being carried through the crowded streets, England, UK in c.1600. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. Here musicians play and there is a man on a hobby-horse. In England the Lord/King/Abbot of Misrule (in Scotland the ‘Abbot of Unreason’) was chosen to preside over the Feast of Fools, Christmas revelries that often included drunkenness and wild partying. This custom was abolished by Henry VIII in 1541, restored by the Catholic Mary I and again abolished by Protestant Elizabeth I, though in places it lingered on for some time longer.

RMCP88KN–Court Jester Statue, Henley Street, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire.

Cut out of the Jester sculpture at Sir Ronald Gower's memorial in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England Stock Photo

RM2F3X4N6–Cut out of the Jester sculpture at Sir Ronald Gower's memorial in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England

RMA01GYR–A medieval court jester.

Kunz von der Rosen jester and counselor of emperor Maximilian I, portrait by Daniel Hopfer, XV century Stock Photo

RFJ8Y1X4–Kunz von der Rosen jester and counselor of emperor Maximilian I, portrait by Daniel Hopfer, XV century

Fairytale characters. Historical medieval people, king and queen, princess and knight, jester. Woman and man of middle age Stock Vector

RF2J3M2XD–Fairytale characters. Historical medieval people, king and queen, princess and knight, jester. Woman and man of middle age

Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria. Wall painting of Hofzwerg Thomele (Court Dwarf / Jester to Ferdinand II - died 1566) Stock Photo

RMB0E3W4–Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria. Wall painting of Hofzwerg Thomele (Court Dwarf / Jester to Ferdinand II - died 1566)

RMBAB1G8–Jester at medieval re-enactment day at Hedingham Castle in Essex, UK.

man in fancy dress comedy outfit as a merchant of venice style Arabian outfit Stock Photo

RME8MDN5–man in fancy dress comedy outfit as a merchant of venice style Arabian outfit

A Mardi Gras jester is commemorated with a statue at Mardi Gras Park in Mobile, Alabama. Stock Photo

RMRDHJKP–A Mardi Gras jester is commemorated with a statue at Mardi Gras Park in Mobile, Alabama.

'Court jester' on fake horse, Knights' Tournament in Kaltenberg, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe Stock Photo

RMBDX7WJ–'Court jester' on fake horse, Knights' Tournament in Kaltenberg, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Jester figurehead outside Van der Gaag Pharmacy, The Hague, The Netherlands, in business since 1776. Stock Photo

RMC3X773–Jester figurehead outside Van der Gaag Pharmacy, The Hague, The Netherlands, in business since 1776.

Photographer taking a picture of a court jester in Stratford upon Avon Stock Photo

RMG1FEKD–Photographer taking a picture of a court jester in Stratford upon Avon

Court Jester Statue, Henley Street, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, England Stock Photo

RMBC0XTE–Court Jester Statue, Henley Street, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, England

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