Allegorische voorstelling over de geneeskunde 1728 - 1780

This allegorical engraving by François Antoine Aveline, created between 1728 and 1780, celebrates the art of medicine. The central scene depicts a doctor tending to a patient, with the figures of Hippocrates and Galen, two important figures in the history of medicine, overlooking them from above. The elaborate frame, adorned with cherubs and floral motifs, further underscores the reverence for the medical profession. This engraving, measuring 253 mm in height and 181 mm in width, offers a glimpse into the artistic and intellectual landscape of 18th-century Europe.