The Simpleton (Messerschmidt)
| The Simpleton | |
|---|---|
| German: Der Schaafkopf | |
| Artist | Franz Xaver Messerschmidt |
| Year | 1777 - 1783 |
| Medium | alabaster |
| Dimensions | 43 cm × 23 cm × 32 cm (17 in × 9.1 in × 13 in) |
| Location | Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna |
The Simpleton (German: Der Schaafkopf) is a sculpture bust by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, one of the Character Heads.