Portrait of the jester Tom Derry 17th century, England, Europe, fooleum, historical figure, painting, portrait, primary source, Scotland, StuartThomas (Tom) Derry was a ‘natural’ fool in the service of Anne of Denmark (1574-1619), wife of James VI and I, and hence Queen of Scotland and England. Like many court fools, in particular those considered ‘naturals’ (that is, having some form...
