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The Caorsin seizing Master Walter by the Throat, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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The Caorsin seizing Master Walter by the Throat, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Caorsin seizing Master Walter by the Throat, 1857. Scene from "Master Walter, the Physician. A Tale of Old London": Master Walter could read no more. He flung the paper wildly in the air, and would have rushed from the spot; but the Caorsin caught him by the throat..."Miserable quacksalver!" cried he; "whose were the chirographs on which I lent thee two thousands marks?" The leech could not reply, for his companion's question filled him with a horrid foreboding'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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The Caorsin Seizing Master Walter by the Throat,
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is an enigmatic and dramatic wood engraving from the 19th century, taken from the "Illustrated London News," published in 1857. The image depicts a pivotal moment from the short story "Master Walter, the Physician: A Tale of Old London" by an unknown author. In the scene, a furious Master Walter, a doctor, is shown in the act of seizing the Caorsin, a quack or charlatan, by the throat. Master Walter's face is contorted with anger and disbelief as he demands an answer to a question that fills him with a "horrid foreboding." The Caorsin, a man of shady character, is depicted with a look of fear and trepidation, unable to respond to Master Walter's accusation. The image is a stark contrast of black and white, with the intricately detailed wood engraving technique capturing every nuance of the scene. The 13th century setting is evident in the medieval attire of the two men, adding to the historical and dramatic atmosphere of the image. The wood engraving is a visual representation of the power struggle between two men, one a respected physician, and the other a deceitful quack, each vying for control in a world of finance, debt, and medicine. The image is a testament to the dramatic storytelling of the 19th century and the power of the press to bring such stories to life. The "Illustrated London News" was a leading British newspaper of the time, known for its high-quality illustrations and coverage of current events, literature, and the arts. This wood engraving is a prime example of the newspaper's commitment to bringing its readers visual representations of the stories and events of the day. Despite the unknown creator of the wood engraving, the image remains a captivating and intriguing glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the world of medieval medicine, finance, and the human drama that unfolded in Old London during the 13th century.
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