File:Wax relief plaque of a man, Italy, 1701-1800 Wellcome L0057595.jpg

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Wax relief plaque of a man, Italy, 1701-1800
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Wax relief plaque of a man, Italy, 1701-1800
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The man shown in this curious wax plaque is scratching his head and body. Described as either depicting a ‘lunatic’ – a term once used to describe someone with a mental illness – a person with plague, or a man afflicted by lice, little is known about the origins of this plaque. Depicted in an almost comic style, it may reflect the black humour of the sculptor at a time of many and varied threats to individual health.

maker: Unknown maker

Place made: Italy

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Keywords: bubonic plague; mental illness; lice; plaque; relief

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  • Library reference: Science Museum A137441
  • Photo number: L0057595
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