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Title
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[Act XX] Pleberio
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Description
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After the death of Calisto, Melibea plunges into sadness and despondency. Lucrecia hurries to Pleberio’s bedchamber to inform him of his daughter’s illness, and Pleberio rushes to her aid. She explains to him that she is afflicted by a pain in her heart that has no cure, and he asks her to join him for some fresh air. Once outside, she asks him to bring her some musical instruments, and he leaves to fulfill her request. She and Lucrecia climb to the top of her house’s tower, but she tells Lucrecia that the height is making her uncomfortable. As Lucrecia enters the staircase, Melibea slams the door and locks herself in the tower alone. From atop the tower she reveals to Pleberio (who is on the ground below) her passionate love for Calisto, and proceeds to take her own life by jumping.The left side of the image depicts Melibea and Lucrecia. Melibea is likely the figure seated on the ornate and draped bed, while Lucrecia is approaching the door with her finger pointed toward Pleberio. Each of the them is wearing a robe and a veil. The right side of the image depicts Pleberio, wearing a hat and a cloak of sorts, as he opens the door for Lucrecia. Meanwhile, Alisa sits on another ornate and draped bed, displaying an air of sadness at the thought that Melibea is unwell.The entire image is identical to the one found on page 231 of the text.
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Image Creator
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Anonymous (Engraver)
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Heyndric Heyndricxz (Printer)
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Identifier
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mta:18214
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Source Name
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Celestina, Een Tragicomedie van Calisto ende Melibea, inde welcke (buyten haren playsanten ende zoeten zin) staen veel profijtelijcke sententien oft spreecwoorden, ende veel nootzakelijcke waerschouwinghen, byzonder voor Jonghe-ghezellen, betoonende het groot bedroch vande Pluymstrijckers, van de ontrouwe Dienaers, ende voor al van de Koppelerssen en̄ lichte Vrouwē.
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Image
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