The apotheosis of the dutchess [graphic][25 May 1784]eng"The Duchess of Devonshire, supported by Truth and Virtue, tramples on Scandal. She stands full-face, one foot on a cloud, the other on the prostrate body of an almost nude man inscribed 'Scandal', who lies face downwards, one hand resting on the 'Morning Post', the other holding serpents. She wears feathers in her hair, a scarf over her shoulders, and a very wide hooped petticoat. Her right wrist is held by a draped female figure (left) inscribed 'Truth', who holds up her mirror in her left hand. A similar figure inscribed 'Virtue' holds her left wrist; both stand upon clouds."--British Museum online catalogueTitle etched below image.