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Title
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Léonce à sa table d’étude, courtisée
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Description
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Leontium was known for bringing the very honorable subject of philosophy to the brothels and other lowly places. The subject was considered too honorable for unclean adulterers and prostitutes to learn, among other lower-class citizens. The image depicts Leontium studying at her desk, while being courted by a man.
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Image Creator
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Master of the Cleres Femmes of the Duke of Berry (Illuminator)
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Identifier
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mta:20180
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Source Name
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Livre des Femmes Nobles et Renommées
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Image
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mta_20180_OBJ.png
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Subject
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Brothel
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Philosophy
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Leontium
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Prostitution