Man bij een arts 1720 - 1772

"Man bij een arts" is a 17th-century etching by Dutch artist Wallerant Vaillant, depicting a scene of a man receiving medical attention from another man, likely a barber-surgeon, who is trimming his toe nails. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, perhaps a surgery or an apothecary. This etching was likely made as part of a series, as it bears the inscription "J. Lievens et C. Marret excuderunt", which indicates the names of the publishers. The image showcases Vaillant's skill in capturing detail and creating a sense of realism within a simple composition. The work, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the social and medical practices of the era.