Gesneden steen met de beeltenis van Aesculapius 1722

This engraving by Bernard Picart from 1722 depicts Aesculapius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, in profile. The image is framed within an ornate oval and rectangular frame with a patterned background. This piece, held in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of 18th-century printmaking, using detailed lines to convey the figure's features and the texture of the stone. The inclusion of the staff with a serpent, a traditional symbol of Aesculapius, further emphasizes the subject's role in healing.