Arts die de polsslag van een kind meet 1643 - 1670

Willem Drost's etching "Arts die de polsslag van een kind meet" (Arts Measuring the Pulse of a Child) is a powerful and intimate portrayal of a doctor examining a young patient. Created between 1643 and 1670, this small etching captures the intensity of the moment, highlighting the doctor's focused gaze and the child's vulnerable repose. The artist's use of delicate lines and shading effectively conveys the doctor's attentive touch, creating a sense of both urgency and compassion. Drost, a skilled draftsman, tragically passed away at the age of 26 in 1659, leaving behind a small but significant body of work. His etchings, often focused on everyday scenes and intimate moments, continue to resonate with viewers today.