The Quacksalver 1635

"The Quacksalver," created in 1635 by Rembrandt van Rijn, is an etching that depicts a figure of a supposed "miracle healer" with a disarmingly cunning smile. The etching was likely intended for a small group of collectors, as the artist often explored themes of deception and societal satire in his work. Rembrandt's masterful use of line and shadow, coupled with the subject's suspicious gestures, creates a compelling and intriguing portrait of a social outcast.