De geneesheer als duivel 1609

"De geneesheer als duivel" (The Physician as Devil), a 1609 etching by Johann Gelle, depicts a winged, devilish figure in a physician's garb standing over a sickbed. This satirical artwork criticizes the medical practices of the time, portraying doctors as charlatans who exploit the sick for profit. The scene, set in a room filled with medical implements, exposes the dangers of relying solely on the doctor's skills without acknowledging the true power of healing. This piece, created during Gelle's short artistic life (1585-1625), serves as a powerful commentary on the relationship between medicine and morality.