The procuress, by Mallet (1700, c.)

The procuress, by Mallet (1700, c.)

Mallet, Jean-Baptiste (1759-1835)

1700, c.

Indoor scene. In the image a young woman appears in the center looking at the viewer. An old woman with her head covered appears to her right and takes her by the arm. A man sitting to her left looking at the young woman. The old woman acts as a procuress for the young woman.

Found on Artnet.com webpage:
http://www.artnet.com/artists/jean-baptiste-mallet/the-procuress-V9VsJbwGBpKAXFEGeHtjoQ2

Oil on panel.
Dimensions: 26 × 34.3 cm