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The Mirour of the most faire, famous and moderne Curtizanes of theese tymes
Crispijn van de Passe (II), 1635
Gentlemen are choosing a courtesan. The album has 40 portraits of the ‘most beautiful,’ mainly highborn prostitutes of the day, with descriptions in three languages. In his dedication to the reader, Van de Passe covered him-self by giving a phoney place of publication and claiming to offer an overview of changing fashion. He also denounces consorting with prostitutes. This notwithstanding, the publication was a great success.
- Artwork typebook, prentalbum
- Object numberBI-1946-662
- Dimensionsheight 144 mm x width 197 mm x thickness 7 mm, width 395 mm
- Physical characteristicsalbum met rood marokijnen band, dek- en schutbladen van marmerpapier, inslagen met gouddruk en vergulde snede; ingebonden gravures; tekst in boekdruk