Engraving after William Hogarth: "Consultation of Physicians", a satire on the so-called "Meidcal Profession" of the time. The gaggle of heads are represented in an imaginary coat of arms with the motto, "ET PLURIMA MORTIS IMAGO", roughly translated as, "And I picture many types of death". The three figures at the top of the image represent real-life quacks Joshua Ward, perhaps the most infamous charlatan of his time; Sarah Mapp, a well-known bonesetter; and John Taylor, an occultist. Each head is shown sniffing a pomander attached to the top of their canes to alleviate the stench of death and
Engraving after William Hogarth: "Consultation of Physicians", a satire on the so-called "Meidcal Profession" of the time. The gaggle of heads are represented in an imaginary coat of arms with the motto, "ET PLURIMA MORTIS IMAGO", roughly translated as, "And I picture many types of death". The three figures at the top of the image represent real-life quacks Joshua Ward, perhaps the most infamous charlatan of his time; Sarah Mapp, a well-known bonesetter; and John Taylor, an occulist. Each head is shown sniffing a pomander attached to the top of their canes to alleviate the stench of death and decay. A facsimile of Hogarth's own Engraving of circa 1736, printed by E. T. Brain & Co. London, circa 1830s.
Size: 3436px × 4650px
Location: 18th century England
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License: Licensed
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