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A scene showing the inevitable consequences of over-indulgence. Engraving by De Launey after Fryberg.
Wellcome Collection

A scene showing the inevitable consequences of over-indulgence. Engraving by De Launey after Fryberg.

Unknown artist

CC0 — Public Domain
Wellcome Collection

Lettering: La Chûte inévitable. Bacchus porte à l'Amour, chacun a son amorce, Tous les deux font tomber: la cute ôte la force. Fryberg pinx. De Launey le jeune dirext.

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