A striking example of Picasso's mastery of printmaking, *La Célestine* is a numbered edition print produced and published by the prestigious Atelier Crommelynck in Paris, with this example bearing the artist's pencil signature and the number 100 from an edition of 350, alongside 30 hors commerce copies designated in Roman numerals. The work draws its title from the iconic literary character of the scheming procuress from Fernando de Rojas' 15th-century Spanish tragicomedy, a figure that held enduring fascination for Picasso throughout his career. The Crommelynck atelier's renowned technical expertise ensured the highest standards of printmaking quality, making this a distinguished example of Picasso's graphic output.