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Der Artzet (The Physician)

Hans Lützelburger after Hans Holbein the Younger

National Gallery of Art

This is an illustration of a skeletal figure interacting with seated figures in a medieval setting. The skeletal figure holds an hourglass. Nearby, another figure stands with a cane. The setting features shelves with books and alchemical tools, with a small animal on the floor. The scene is framed by a decorative archway with intricate patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1526
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
2628 × 3678 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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