The physician as devil The four shapes of the physician (series title) amidst a devil. Around him are the tools of medicine. In the background, the interior of a house. Left and right two doctors ask to be paid for their services. However, this is denied. When: a sick fully healed, a physician is considered a money-hungry demon. The print has a Latin, German and Dutch team and is part of a four part series on the shapes of the geneesheer. Manufacturer : printmaker Johann Gellenaar design: Egbert Pander Inspirer: Hendrick Goltzius Publisher: Robert de Baudousschrijver: anonymous Hendrick Goltzi


The physician as devil The four shapes of the physician (series title) amidst a devil. Around him are the tools of medicine. In the background, the interior of a house. Left and right two doctors ask to be paid for their services. However, this is denied. When: a sick fully healed, a physician is considered a money-hungry demon. The print has a Latin, German and Dutch team and is part of a four part series on the shapes of the geneesheer. Manufacturer : printmaker Johann Gellenaar design: Egbert Pander Inspirer: Hendrick Goltzius Publisher: Robert de Baudousschrijver: anonymous Hendrick Goltzius Place manufacture: printmaker : Antwerp Publisher: Amsterdam Date: 1609 Physical features: car material: paper Technique: engra (printing process) Dimensions: sheet b 371 mm x h 294 mm Subject: human-shaped devil medicine, medicine physician, Dr. recovery, convalescence or sick person medical examination, medical treatment (+ tools , instruments, laboratory equipment ~ scientific research)


Size: 1762px × 1417px
Photo credit: © Art World / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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