Graftombe van Herman Boerhaave 1772 - 1843

"Graftombe van Herman Boerhaave" (Tomb of Herman Boerhaave) is an engraving by Dutch artist Pieter Hendrik Jonxis (1757-1843). The artwork depicts a simple, elegant tomb structure with a vase containing a bust portrait of Boerhaave. The inscription on the tomb reads "Salv. Tito. Herb. Haavii genio sacrum", which translates to "To the Genius of the Savior, Titus, Herb. Haavii, sacred." This engraving provides a detailed visual record of the tomb of Herman Boerhaave, a prominent Dutch physician and botanist, as it appeared in the 18th century. It serves as a valuable historical document for understanding Dutch art, architecture, and the legacy of this significant figure.