Monnik met geneeskundige instrumenten 1724

This 1724 etching by Jacob Gole, titled "Monnik met geneeskundige instrumenten" (Monk with Medical Instruments), depicts a monk in profile, clad in a long robe and holding a variety of medical instruments. The monk's pointed hat and the tools at his side suggest his role as a healer, a common profession for monks in this period. The etching's detailed lines and delicate shading create a realistic representation of the monk and his tools, adding to the overall sense of authenticity. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the world of medieval medicine and the role that monks played in its practice.