"In Praise of Folly Illustrated with Many Curious Cuts" ("In Praise of Folly Illustrated with Many Curious Cuts") is an outstanding philosophical work by Desiderius Erasmus, a Dutch humanist and theologian. The book is written in the form of a monologue, in which Stupidity herself talks about her greatness and importance in the world. Erasmus criticizes the social, political and religious aspects of his time through the prism of stupidity, which, in his opinion, gives rise to many shortcomings in society. What makes this book special is the circumstances of its publication - the book is accompanied by numerous interesting engravings that complement the text and make it more understandable for the reader. Each picture illustrates an idea or situation discussed in the text, giving the reader an opportunity to better understand the author's thoughts. "In Praise of Folly Illustrated with Many Curious Cuts" is not only a philosophical work, but also an important monument of Renaissance literature and art. The text and illustrations complement each other, creating a unique image and perception of the discussed topics.