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The skeleton of Death grinds slow poison in the Quack Doctors shop, as the quack pours a fatal remedy in a bottle. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816
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The skeleton of Death grinds slow poison in the Quack Doctors shop, as the quack pours a fatal remedy in a bottle. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816
FLO4690467 The skeleton of Death grinds slow poison in the Quack Doctors shop, as the quack pours a fatal remedy in a bottle. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: The skeleton of Death grinds slow poison in the Quack Doctors shop, as the quack pours a fatal remedy in a bottle. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816.); © Florilegius
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This print by Thomas Rowlandson, titled "The skeleton of Death grinds slow poison in the Quack Doctors shop, as the quack pours a fatal remedy in a bottle" offers a macabre yet thought-provoking allegory on the dangers of quackery and deception in medicine. Handcoloured with meticulous detail, this copperplate engraving from 1816 depicts a scene that is both eerie and fascinating. In the foreground, we see Death personified as a skeleton grinding slow poison while observing an unscrupulous quack doctor pouring what appears to be a deadly concoction into a bottle. The juxtaposition of life and death is strikingly portrayed through this dark imagery. Rowlandson's work serves as an indictment against fraudulent medical practices prevalent during his time. It highlights the risks faced by unsuspecting patients who sought remedies from dubious sources rather than qualified physicians or apothecaries. The intricate details captured in this print invite viewers to contemplate the consequences of placing blind trust in charlatans masquerading as healers. The artist's skillful use of caricature adds an element of satire to underscore society's vulnerability to such deceitful practices. "The skeleton of Death grinds slow poison" stands not only as an artistic masterpiece but also as a cautionary tale about the importance of seeking reliable healthcare professionals and being vigilant against those who exploit our fears for personal gain.
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