De arts als engel 1587

"De arts als engel" (The Doctor as an Angel), an engraving by Hendrick Goltzius, depicts the idealized role of the physician. Created in 1587, the image features a central female figure representing the angel of healing, holding a cup and a scroll. This figure is flanked by two scenes: one showing the sick being cared for in a hospital setting, and another displaying an angelic being delivering a blessing. Goltzius masterfully portrays the physician as a divine figure, bringing comfort and relief to the sick. This engraving reflects the humanist ideals of the Renaissance, which valued the power of human knowledge and skill.