Title
Three figures in half figure (The procuress), by Schongauer (1480, c.)
Creator
Schongauer, Martin (c. 1440-1491)
Date
1480, c.
Description
The engraving shows a young couple looking at each other, while an old woman with a turban on her head appears in the middle of the two and looking at the young woman. From the title of the engraving it is understood that the old woman acts as a procuress for the young woman and the young man as her client.
Source
The British Museum, London, UK
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1845-0809-305
Archived in:
https://web.archive.org/web/20220123164449/https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1845-0809-305
© The Trustees of The British Museum
Asset number: 46778001
Museum number: 1845,0809.305
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1845-0809-305
Archived in:
https://web.archive.org/web/20220123164449/https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1845-0809-305
© The Trustees of The British Museum
Asset number: 46778001
Museum number: 1845,0809.305
Format
Engraving.
Dimensions: 11 × 16 cm
Dimensions: 11 × 16 cm
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