Caption:
Choosing a wet-nurse. Li Livres dou Santé. France, late 13th century. (Detail) Initial A: choosing a wet-nurse. A noble woman tests the exposed breast of a propective nurse; grotesque figure above. Image taken from Li Livres dou Santé. Originally published/produced in France, late 13th century. . Source: Sloane 2435, f.28v. Language: French.