De werkplaats van de Chirurgijnsgilde te Amsterdam, ca. 1725-1730 1725 - 1727

This 18th-century anonymous etching, "De werkplaats van de Chirurgijnsgilde te Amsterdam" (The Workshop of the Surgeons' Guild in Amsterdam), offers a glimpse into the world of 17th-century anatomical dissection and the Dutch Guild system. The detailed depiction of the tools of the trade, including surgical instruments and a human skeleton, emphasizes the importance of anatomical knowledge for surgeons. The scene unfolds within a guildhall setting, showcasing a group of surgeons conducting a dissection. The etching's realistic style provides a vivid look at the practices and rituals of the surgeons’ guild in Amsterdam. This image is a valuable historical record of the Surgeons’ Guild in Amsterdam and is an example of 17th-century printmaking.