Portret van de chirurg Pierre-Joseph Desault 1823 - 1840

"Portret van de chirurg Pierre-Joseph Desault" is an engraving by Joseph Bordes, a French artist active in the late 18th and early 19th century. Created between 1823 and 1840, the artwork portrays Pierre-Joseph Desault, a prominent French surgeon, in a classic, bust-length portrait format. The engraving, done in black and white, captures Desault in a somber yet dignified manner, highlighting his contribution to the medical field. It showcases Bordes' skill in rendering detail and capturing likeness, and serves as a testament to the legacy of Pierre-Joseph Desault in the history of surgery.