Physiognomy

Physiognomy, assessment of a person's character or personality from their outer appearance, particularly the face. In this sketch six assessments of women's foreheads are represented: lines of generosity (top left), lines of compassion (top middle), lines of fierce virtue (top right), lines of adultery and mendicity (bottom left), a courtesan (bottom middle), low class courtesan (bottom right)

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1637 Adultery Assessing Assessment Compassion Courtesan Forehead Generosity Physiognomy Virtue

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