"Courtesan, in modern usage, is a euphemism for a "kept" mistress or prostitute, particularly one with wealthy, powerful, or influential clients. The term historically referred to a courtier, a person who attended the court of a monarch or other powerful person." - (en.wikipedia.org 17.07.2022)
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![[Vier Kurtisanen unterhalten und bestehlen zwei dandys; Four courtesans entertaining and fleecing two dandies]](https://asset.museum-digital.org/nds/resources/images/202009/200w_000001-5f5869f0e500d.jpg)