Database of the visual culture of Celestina that contains images from illustrated editions, theatrical performances, screen adaptations, paintings, and other artistic work inspired by the celestinesca tradition.
Number of catalogued images: 3224
Featured Item
Terracotta figurine of Celestina, by Ferrigno (2020 c.)
Painted terracotta figurine of Celestina and a sitting young woman. The Celestina figurine has the defining scar on the cheek.
A Spanish feast, by Vermeyen (1545)
Etching on paper.
Dimensions: 30.4 × 42.5 cm
First, a young woman robs the purse of a young man whom she kisses. In the background, on the right, a celestinesque old woman with a musical…
Featured Collection
Valencia (1514)
(Click on the image for information and more images) Tragicomedia de Calisto y Melibea. Valencia: Juan Joffre, 1514. Total of 24 engravings, an…
Featured Exhibit
Banquet in Celestina's house (act IX)
41C52carousal, drinking-bout, orgy banquet·celebration·civilization·culture·drinking-bou 41C5kultisches Mahl, Festmahl, Bankett, Gastmahl 41C52Zecherei, Trinkgelage, Orgie Bankett·Ernährung·Feier·Festmahl·Gastmahl·Gesellschaft·Kultur·Mahlzeit·Materialität·Nahrung·Orgie·Trinkgelage·Zivilisation t·feast·materiality·meal·nourishment·nutrition·orgy·society 41C5repas festif, festin, banquet aliments·banquet·civilisation·culture·célébration·fête·matérialité·nutrition·repas·société