Figuur op ziekbed en tafel met medicijnfles 1682

"Figuur op ziekbed en tafel met medicijnfles" (1682) by Arnold Houbraken depicts a sick person lying in bed, attended by a caregiver. The image, part of a larger series of engravings titled "Der Wereld," offers a glimpse into 17th-century Dutch life. Houbraken's etching reveals the intimate details of the scene, emphasizing the vulnerability of the sick individual and the presence of medicine, represented by the bottle on the table. The scene's composition and the etching's fine lines create a sense of realism and vulnerability, a common theme in Houbraken's oeuvre. Houbraken’s work serves as a valuable historical document of Dutch culture during the Golden Age.