1651
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Doctor is a 1651 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a strange, crowded scene. In the center, a skeleton stands next to a seated man holding a glass jar, while a robed figure points at him. Around them, shelves hold jars and skulls. Above, cherubs float with a skull and hourglass. Below, more cherubs play with bones. The Latin text at the bottom reads *"Medice, curate ipsum"*—a warning to doctors. The border frames the scene with more skulls and figures, mixing serious and silly. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Hollar carved these detailed lines.
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
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