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Fourth illustration from the prologue from the Mexico edition (1947)

Drawing of naked Melibea bathing in a pond while a bird draws near.

Fifth illustration from the prologue from the Mexico edition (1947)

Drawing of Calisto playing the lute in his room with a sleeping dog in the foreground and the city seen through the window.

Third illustration from the prologue from the Mexico edition (1947)

Drawing of the gallant scene between Calisto and Melibea, probably their encounter in the garden.

Second illustration from the prologue from the Mexico edition (1947)

Naked woman, perhaps Melibea, abducted on a billy goat so it could be Celestina; inspired perhaps in the Abduction of Europa.

First illustration from the prologue from the Mexico edition (1947)

Melibea in her room surrounded by cupids. Note the similarity with the paintings of the Anunciación.

Illustration from the introduction from the Mexico edition (1947)

Celestina walking surrounded by mythological beings. Note Picasso's influence on the minotaur, Melibea in the background and garden with trees that remind us of the cypresses from the cementery.

Illustration from the inside cover from the Mexico edition (1947)

Symbolic portrait of Celestina with the moon and what appear to be flames or a tree.

La Celestina, by Mingnoni (1959)

Taken from the add: "Signed and dated 1959. Titled on the back.
Oil on canvas, 120 x 90 cm. Period framing.
On the back label from the Sao Paulo Biennial (Brazil), where it was exhibited in 1959."

The Greengrocer, by Mieris (1731)

In the image two figures appear, a young woman and an old woman, in an arch surrounded by fruits and vegetables. The old woman appears with her head covered and pointing to one of the vegetables for the young woman. Although the painting itself may…

Vertumnus and Pomona, by Mieris (1725)

The image shows two women in an outdoor scene, Vertumnus and Pomona. The young woman (Pomona) is shown with one of her breasts uncovered and picking fruit as she looks at the old woman. The old woman, in this painting representing Vertumnus, is…

Woman with a Lapdog, Accompanied by a Maidservant, by Mieris (1660)

Woman with a Lapdog, Accompanied by a Maidservant (probably Bathsheba with King David’s Letter)

The Love Letter or the Fortune-Teller (El billete amoroso o la adivina), engraving based on Frans van Mieris (1635-1681).

Older woman argues using her fingers to count. The word "amor" is visible in the background. Musical instrument and dog.

Representation of the Teatro del Ángel, Santiago, by Meza, 1972

Representation of La Celestina, tragicomedia de Calisto y Melibea ("La Celestina, tragicomedy of Calisto and Melibea") directed by Gustavo Meza at the Teatro del Ángel (Chile).Adaptation in 4 acts: José Ricardo MoralesCreative team:Costumes-…

Representation of the Théâtre Montparnasse-Gaston Baty, Paris, by Meyer, 1942

8-act play.
Adaptation by Paul Achard
Compagnie d’Art Dramatique
Animator: Jean Darcante
Company administrator: Georges Reitnei
Decoration: R.-Ph. Couaillier
Costumes: Rosine Delamare

Cast:
Michel Gudin – Sereno
Jean Darcante –…

Representation of the Théâtre Palace, Paris, by Meyer (1945-1946)

8-act play
Adaptation by Paul Achard
Compagnie d’Art Dramatique
Animator: Jean Darcante
Company administrator: Georges Reitnei
Decoration: R.-Ph. Couaillier
Costumes: Rosine Delamare

Cast:
Jean Darcante – Calisto
Michel Bouquet –…

Prodigal Son, by Metsu (1640, c.)

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This painting depicts the biblical story of the prodigal son in the house of prostitutes. The prodigal son appears in a bedroom with a young woman. The young woman hands over some jewellery to an older woman, who acts as a procuress.

Tags: El hijo prodigo/the prodigal son

Representation of Mother Celestina's dust, Barcelona?, by Mestres, 1868

Representation of Mother Celestina's dust (Los polvos de la madre Celestina), Barcelona?, by Mestres, 1868

Water colours with figurines for a performance of Mother Celestina's dust (Los polvos de la madre Celestina), by Apelles Mestres. There is data missing about this performance.

Tags: polvos de la madre Celestina

Cover of the Tor edition: Buenos Aires, 1957

A black and red image of Celestina with her head uncovered despite her typical depiction in religious garb. Alternatively, it is possible that this is a depiction of the author, Fernando de Rojas.

Cover of the Longseller edition: Buenos Aires, 2002

Illustrated edition.The cover features a fragment of the painting Two Women at a Window (c. 1660) by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo.

Cover of the Universitat de Barcelona edition: Barcelona, 2009

Cover of the Biblioteca de la Universidad de Barcelona edition, 2009

Originally published in 1575 by Juan de Lequerica.

Illustration of Celestina's drugstore, by Mérida Jiménez (2004)

Celestina looking for ingredients for her conjurations

Chestnut-selling Celestina, painting from Madrid, engraving from the magazine Blanco y Negro, by Méndez Bringa (1892)

Costumbrist engraving to accompany the article in which the character is identified as a celestina of that time period.

Tags: costumbrismo

Procuring (Proxenetismo), by Meid (1914)

Instead of a female procuress, the artist Hans Meid shows a procurer offering her protegée to another man.

Visit to the Spinner, by Meckenem (1495, c.)

A young man visits a spinner. The position of his sword, the presence of a cat, and the fact that the woman is a spinner seems to suggest that the woman is a prostitute or a procuress. SeeCarol Salus,Picasso and Celestina: The Artist's Vision of the…

Representation of the Zampanó theater, Madrid, by Mayo, 2006

Representation directed by José Mayo, from the Zampanó theater.

Representation of Corral de Comedias, Madrid, by Maya, 2005

Representación del Corral de Comedias, Madrid, 2005

Duration: 1h 40 min. Production: Teatro Zampanó Assistant: José Ángel Navarro Music: Toni Mádigan Scenography: Javier Roselló Lightning: José Miguel López Sáez Clothing: María Luisa Engel Recording: Mariano Díaz Graphic design: Gara Koan Clothing:…

The Ill-matched Pair, by Matsys (1566)

Original title: "Ongelijk paar" ("Unequal couple" or "The Ill-matched Pair").

In the painting, a young woman is seen in the arms of an old man, while another woman on the right acts as maid. On the left is an old woman looking at the couple, who…

Cover of the Salamanca edition, 1570.

Capital with a decoration of curved shapes and flowers.

Samson and Delilah, by Matham (1609, c.)

This painting portrays the famous biblical scene of Delilah cutting Samson's hair, except in this picture, it is a servant cutting Samson's hair while he lies on Delilah's lap. Note the maid who appears on the right holding the candle in the scene.…

Print made by Matham (1600)

Man chooses a young woman, by Matham (1600 c.)

Illustration act XIX of the London edition (1973)

Melibea and Calisto in their nocturnal encounter.Made by Dodie Masterman for the Folio Society in London. In Celestinesca, vol. 10, no. 2.http://parnaseo.uv.es/Celestinesca/Numeros/1986/VOL%2010/NUM%202/NUM%202.pdf

Illustration act XII of the London edition (1973)

Sempronio and Pármeno about to murder Celestina.

Illustration of act XI of the London edition (1973)

Celestina heading to Calisto's house. Illustration made by Dodie Masterman for the Folio Society in London. Also shown in Celestinesca Vol 20, Num 1 & 2.http://parnaseo.uv.es/Celestinesca/Numeros/1996/VOL%2020/NUM%201%20Y%202/NUM%201%20Y%202.pdf

Illustration of act VIII of the London edition (1973)

Celestina, Sempronio, Elicia, Areúsa and Pármeno eating. Illustration of act IX made by Dodie Masterman for the Folio Society, London, also shown in Celestinesca, Vol 20, Num 1 & 2.…

Illustration act VII of the London edition (1973)

Areúsa and Celestina.

Illustration act IV of the London edition (1973)

Celestina and Melibea.

Illustration of act I of the London edition (1973)

Sempronio and Calisto.

Illustration of the preface of the London edition (1973)

Calisto and Melibea. Possible illustration of the first meeting between Calisto and Melibea. In Celestinesca, vol. 10, num. 2.http://parnaseo.uv.es/Celestinesca/Numeros/1986/VOL%2010/NUM%202/NUM%202.pdf

Parable of the prodigal son, by Master of the Prodigal Son (1550, c.)

Representation of the prodigal son parable in the house of the prostitutes. Notice the old woman or procuress on the right side of the painting as the prodigal son is driven out of the house. Notice the caged parrot on the door (second image…

Tags: El hijo prodigo/the prodigal son

Celestinesque scene, by Master E. S. (1460, c.)

Scene of lovers in a garden, by Master E. S. (1460 c.)

Illustration with themes from La Celestina, made in Germany by a painter known only by his/her initials as Master E.S. Gallant scene in a garden with a falcon. The scene recalls the first scene from La Celestina. InCelestinesca, 1987, Vol. 11, Num.…

A Merry Company, by Massys (1560, c.)

The painting represents a scene with young women playing musical instruments and two men at a table. On the right, a couple is depicted, while an old woman who acts as a procuress appears next to them.

A Merry Company, by Massys (1560, c.)

Dutch art. Genre painting of tavern or brothel.
Note the old woman.

Other title: Det glada sällskapet

Puppet of the Celestina, by Masgrau (1975 c.)

Marioneta de La Celestina, de Masgrau (1975 c.)

Vanitas, Allegory Of The Ages, by Martinelli (1650, c.)

Vanitas, allegory of ages, by Martinelli (1650 c.)

Death, young and old woman, a servant or procuress, coins.

Representation The crazy loves of Calisto and Melibea and the rascal Celestina, Madrid, by Martín, 2023

Representation The crazy loves of Calisto and Melibea and the rascal Celestina ("Los locos amores de Calisto y Melibea y la granuja Celestina"), by the company La Buena Magde Teatro, directed by Pedro Martín and represented on March 30, 2023 to…

Cover of the Oxford University Press edition: Madrid, 2010

Portada de la edición de Oxford University Press, 2010

Cover of Antwerp, 1545.

Emblem of the printer, showing a Pelican feeding a fish to its young..
There is also a 1545 edition.

Cover of the book "Sexuality in other times", by Martín de Lucenay (1934)

On the cover appears a young woman and two black silhouettes behind her. The two black silhouettes in the background suggest Celestinas of the Goya type.

Representation of the Teatro de la Comedia, Madrid, by Marsillach, 1988

Author: Fernando de Rojas. Adaptation: Gonzalo Torrente Ballester. Direction: Adolfo Marsillach. Scenography and costumes: Carlos Cytrynowski. Cast: Juan Gea, Adriana Ozores, Jesús Puente, Amparo Rivelles, Resu Morales, Ángel García Suárez, César…

Representation of the Royal Theater of Madrid, by Marsillach, 1998

Adaptation: Carmelo Bernaola
Production: Royal Theater
Choreography: Ramón Oller
Scenography and costumes: Montse Amenós
Illumination: Albert Faura
Makeup: Liliana Pereña and Carlos Montosa
Costume making: Ana Lacoma
Serigraphy: Concha…

Representation of the Edinburgh International Festival, by Marsillach, 1989

Representation directed by Adolfo Marsillach of the National Classical Theater Company for the Edinburgh International Festival at the Royal Lyceum Theater, starring Amparo Rivelles and Jesus Puente.

Representation of the Compañía Nacional de Teatro Clásico, Madrid, by Marsillach, 1988

Adaptation: Gonzalo Torrente Ballester
Music: Carmelo Bernaola
Scenography, costumes and lighting: Carlos Cytrynowski

Cast* (By order of dialogue):
Juan Gea- Calixto
Adriana Ozores- Melibea
Jesús Puente- Sempronio
Amparo Rivelles:…

Representation of the Capitólio Theatre, Lisboa, 1970

Companhia Rey Colaço-Robles MonteiroVersion by Alejandro Casona Realization: Cayetano Luca de Tena. Translation: David Mourao Ferreira Figurines: Lucien DonnatAuthor: José MarquesPedro L.Premiere of the play in the Teatro Nacional D. Maria II, March…

La Celestina, Semanario Pintoresco Español, engraving by Marquelain (1836)

Representation of the Real Carlos III Theater, Aranjuez, by Maroto, 2016

Company: Tumbalobos Teatro
Dramaturgy: Adaptation by Isabel Becey
Duration: 70 min. aprox.

Cast: Anabel Maurín, Andrés Requejo, Alexia Lorrio, David Bueno, Belén Orihuela, Ignacio Ysasi and Ana Vélez.