De slechte geneesheren 1895

"De slechte geneesheren" (The Bad Doctors), an 1895 etching by Belgian artist James Ensor, is a satirical and grotesque depiction of medical practices. The artwork portrays a patient on a bed being treated by inept doctors, with one using a saw and another wielding a syringe. The scene is further heightened by the presence of Death looming in the background. The grotesque imagery and satirical tone are characteristic of Ensor's artistic style, which often explored themes of social critique and the absurdity of human existence. The etching reflects Ensor's fascination with the macabre and his sharp wit, offering a stark commentary on the limitations of medicine and the vulnerability of the human body.