Ragotin bij de chirurgijn 1705 - 1772

"Ragotin bij de chirurgijn" (1705-1772) is an etching by Gabriel Huquier (1695-1772), depicting a scene of a patient receiving medical treatment. The artwork is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. The etching portrays a humorous scene where Ragotin receives a cupping treatment, a common medical practice in the 18th century. The artist's use of line and detail brings the scene to life, highlighting the expressions and gestures of the figures, and the objects surrounding them. This etching is a fine example of the popular art of the time, depicting everyday scenes and satirical commentary on society.