Dwerg als arts met een vogel op zijn hand, 1720 1718 - 1720

"Dwerg als arts met een vogel op zijn hand" (Dwarf as doctor with a bird on his hand), an etching by Joost van Sassen, depicts a caricature of a dwarf doctor holding a bird and a scroll. The artwork is likely part of a larger series, highlighting the artist's interest in the social satire and the use of caricature in art. The etching's small size, measuring 169mm x 105mm, suggests it was intended for personal viewing or as part of a collection. The detailed representation of the dwarf doctor's attire and the humorous depiction of the bird adds to the artistic and historical significance of this 18th-century artwork.