Death as a procuress, by Rogier (1850, c.)

Title

Description

This image represents two Pulcinellas being approached by a skeleton dressed as an old woman. The dress and posture of the skeleton are reminiscent of the Celestinesque or procuress tradition being represented as old women.

Creator

Rogier, Camille Adolphe (1810-1896)

Source

Death approaches two Pulcinellas. Pen and ink drawing by Camille Rogier. Credit: Wellcome Library, London, UK
https://wellcomecollection.org/works/vb5x8bve

Archived in:
https://web.archive.org/web/20200905171316if_/https://wellcomecollection.org/works/vb5x8bve

Wellcome Library number: 36760i

Date

1850, c.

Format

Pen and ink drawing.
Dimensions: Unknown