The doctor with the mirror.

RCIN 802396

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

The doctor with the mirror

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Circular in double border. Doctor sits centre holding astrolabe in left hand and mirror in right hand, in which he looks at reflection of woman bending down. She pulls up dress, points to buttocks with 2-pronged fork. Monkey seated on globe
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General Subject Prints
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Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Astronomy
Astronomical instruments
Astrolabes
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mammals
Apes & Monkeys