Engravings from The Great Tableau of Folly
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Engravings from Het groot tafareel der dwaasheid (The Great Tableau of Folly) depicting anonymous actors and acrobats performing at the fair. In medieval times, great annual fairs were held on holidays thoughout Europe. Entertainments at these events included acrobatics, tightrope walking, bear baiting, transvestism, magic acts, and comedy.