Diablerie: A Satire on the Medical Profession 1612 - 1641

"Diablerie: A Satire on the Medical Profession" is a pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Andries Both. The work depicts a group of doctors and patients as grotesque, demonic figures, highlighting the artist's critical view of the medical profession in 17th-century Holland. This satirical drawing, created between 1612 and 1641, demonstrates Both's skill in capturing human anatomy and expressing social commentary through his art. The work is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This small-scale drawing, measuring 7 x 11 1/16 inches, showcases both the artist's talent for caricature and his interest in the social themes of his time.