Dokter en de Dood 1650

"Dokter en de Dood" (Doctor and Death), an etching by Conrad Meyer (1618-1689), depicts Death, represented as a skeletal figure, confronting a physician in his apothecary. The scene alludes to the powerlessness of medicine against death. Meyer's work, dating back to 1650, reveals a preoccupation with mortality and the fragility of human life. The etching is a testament to the artistic styles prevalent in the Dutch Golden Age, particularly its emphasis on realism and detailed depictions of everyday life. The work can be found in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.