Chirurgijn brandt een wond uit 1635 - 1692

"Chirurgijn brandt een wond uit" ("Surgeon cauterizes a wound") is an etching by Dutch artist Justus van den Nijpoort, dating from between 1635 and 1692. The print depicts a surgeon cauterizing a wound on a young man's arm, as a woman holds his hand and looks on with concern. The scene is set in a simple, domestic interior, further emphasizing the graphic nature of the medical procedure being performed. This work showcases van den Nijpoort's ability to capture the stark realism of daily life, especially in the context of 17th century medical practices. The etching is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by those seeking medical care in a time before modern medicine.