De kwakzalver 1672

"De kwakzalver" (The Quack) is an etching by the Dutch artist Paul van (II) Somer, dated 1672. The print depicts a scene of a traveling charlatan or quack selling his wares, likely medicinal remedies, to a crowd of people in an outdoor setting. The quack is shown standing on a barrel, while other figures crowd around him, some listening intently, others seemingly skeptical. The composition is characteristic of Dutch genre painting, emphasizing everyday life and social commentary. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.