The Last Drop

The Last Drop

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Publication:
London: M. Darley, May 11, 1773
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Death
Genre(s):
Caricature
Abstract:
A man tilting and drinking from a punch bowl; the figure of Death stands behind him with one hand on his shoulder and ready to drive an arrow into his head. At Death's feet is an hour-glass with the top half empty. A wine glass and a pipe are on table.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 27 x 20 cm.
Technique:
engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101393537 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A021882
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101393537