"French engraving " (see related A | B | C | D | E), 1806 by Ignoto (unkonw) Artisan

Two canonical representations of Esculap, Esculapius, or Aesculapius as an older near nude pleasant man with generous hair and beard leaning on a simple staff sporting a single serpent (in contrast to the short hand-held fancy baton called Caduceus that of Hermes or Mercury supporting two reptiles). Mercury stood for duality, and his staff was magic, as were his words or duplicitous diplomatic speaking. In modern times, Marshals are given a fancy stick, or baton, to denote their official authority. The little hooded boy is a symbol of youth, rejuvenation, and hope shrouded in mystery.