[Behind the mask]

[Behind the mask]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Publication:
Paris: Martinon, 1851
Language(s):
French
Format:
Still image
Genre(s):
Pictorial Work
Abstract:
A young man on one knee holds the hand of Death who is hiding behind a mask of the face of a pretty young woman; cherubim cavort overhead.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Syphilis; poëme en quatre chants.; (DNLM)64550370R
Extent:
1 print : 23 x 16 cm.
Technique:
engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101435427 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A012290
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101435427