Spotprent van een apotheker als aap 1739 - 1797

This etching by Pierre François Basan depicts a satirical image of an apothecary, a monkey dressed in a hat and coat, dispensing medicine in a cluttered shop. Created between 1739 and 1797, the print uses humor to critique the profession and its practitioners. The monkey's mischievous expression and the chaotic scene create a humorous contrast to the seriousness of the profession. The artwork, titled "Spotprent van een apotheker als aap," or "Caricature of an Apothecary as a Monkey," is a prime example of the satirical prints that were popular during this period. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.