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Philosophers and writers: twenty portraits. Engraving by J.W. Cook, 1825.

A surgeon applying the method of cupping to Ragotin, who believes his body has swelled in his sleep. Engraving by G. Huquier the elder after J.B. Oudry.

A surgeon bleeding Ragotin's arm - upon waking and attempting to get dressed he discovered his clothes were too tight and he believes his body has swollen in the night. Engraving.

Les médecins au XVIIe siècle / satire attribuée à Scaron et publiée pour la première fois d'après un manuscrit de la Bibliothèque impériale.

The child Ragotin knocks over some bee hives and is stung by the bees. Engraving after J.B. Oudry, 1735.

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Paul Scarron

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A surgeon bleeding Ragotin's arm - upon waking and attempting to get dressed he discovered his clothes were too tight and he believes his body has swollen in the night. Engraving.

A surgeon applying the method of cupping to Ragotin, who believes his body has swelled in his sleep. Engraving by G. Huquier the elder after J.B. Oudry.

Les médecins au XVIIe siècle / satire attribuée à Scaron et publiée pour la première fois d'après un manuscrit de la Bibliothèque impériale.

The child Ragotin knocks over some bee hives and is stung by the bees. Engraving after J.B. Oudry, 1735.

Paul Scarron

Images by Paul Scarron

Images featuring Paul Scarron

Works

A surgeon bleeding Ragotin's arm - upon waking and attempting to get dressed he discovered his clothes were too tight and he believes his body has swollen in the night. Engraving.

A surgeon applying the method of cupping to Ragotin, who believes his body has swelled in his sleep. Engraving by G. Huquier the elder after J.B. Oudry.

Les médecins au XVIIe siècle / satire attribuée à Scaron et publiée pour la première fois d'après un manuscrit de la Bibliothèque impériale.

The child Ragotin knocks over some bee hives and is stung by the bees. Engraving after J.B. Oudry, 1735.

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