A coachman holding a full tankard of beer in one hand and caressing a lady with the other; verses in Dutch, French and English below. Etching by J. Punt, 1756, after G. van der Myn.

An unprotected penis becoming intoxicated by beer, to show the value of condoms as a protection against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS. Colour lithograph, 1994.

A drunkard sits on a barrel spilling drink from a jug and glass. Etching by R. Blyth after P. J. de Loutherbourg.

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