Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Les abus du monde
France, Rouen, ca. 1510
M.42 fol. 55r

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Scene, Occupational: Doctoring and Scene, Occupational: Barbering -- Man, wearing headgear, reclines in bed. His right hand is held by right hand of doctor, wearing hat, holding urinal in raised left hand. Beside bed is table, upon which are three cups and small jar. Dog reclines on floor next to bed. Figures are beneath canopy.
In background is barber, wearing hat, holding knife in both hands, in front of fool, wearing hood with asses ears, seated, with bowl in lap.
Scene is surrounded by architectural frame, with four putti hanging from garland.