Three figures in half figure (The procuress), by Schongauer (1480, c.)

Three figures in half figure (The procuress), by Schongauer (1480, c.)

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

Format

Engraving.
Dimensions: 11 × 16 cm

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