Ontwerp voor een titelblad met Aesculapius 1637 - 1689

This pen and ink drawing, "Ontwerp voor een titelblad met Aesculapius," created by Dutch artist Jacob van der Ulft between 1637 and 1689, depicts the Greek god of medicine, Aesculapius. Aesculapius is seated, holding his iconic staff with a serpent entwined around it, representing healing and rejuvenation. Two dogs, a rooster, and a dragon flank him, signifying various aspects of medicine. The drawing's blank space at the top suggests its original purpose as a title page design, likely for a medical publication. Van der Ulft's detailed and masterful rendering of the scene highlights his talent for capturing intricate details and depicting the human form with precision.