Asclepius omringd door allegorische vrouwenfiguur en figuren met boom en planten 1696

This etching by Jan van Munnickhuysen, titled "Asclepius omringd door allegorische vrouwenfiguur en figuren met boom en planten" and dated 1696, depicts the Greek god of medicine Asclepius. He stands on a pedestal adorned with a snake entwined around a staff, a symbol associated with his healing powers. Surrounding him are allegorical figures representing the various aspects of medicine, including a woman with a rake, symbolizing the cultivation of medicinal herbs, and a woman tending to a large pot of plants. The intricate details and classical setting of the etching are characteristic of the Baroque style, highlighting the artist's skillful use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and drama.