A woman, half-length, full face, is holding a diaphanous cloth up under her chin; there are several numbers on her face which correspond to various signs as explained in a table below the image.
Is part of: Les indiscrétions de Lavater.; See…
[6], cv, [1] leaves, [2] folded leaves of plates
Binding Note:
NLM copy, bound contemporary blind-stamped paneled calf, with two metal clasps on leather.
"Holbein prepared this cartoon for a large-scale work to commemorate the grant of a royal charter to the Company of Barbers and the Guild of Surgeons on their merger in 1540. Presumably at the request of his clients, Holbein based the design on that…
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