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The skeleton of Death comes for a quack doctor. 1792. 1926 (engraving)
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The skeleton of Death comes for a quack doctor. 1792. 1926 (engraving)
7234875 The skeleton of Death comes for a quack doctor. 1792. 1926 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death comes for a quack doctor. The physician tends to a sick man in night clothes in his bedroom. But the figure of Death in a sheet grabs the doctors collar. Der Arzt. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from a series of Dance of Death, originally published in the Lavenburg Calendar in 1792. Reprinted in Totentanz from the original copperplates by Walther Nithack-Stahn, Eigenbrodler Verlag, Berlin, 1926.); © Florilegius
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The Skeleton of Death Comes for a Quack Doctor
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is a captivating engraving by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki that depicts a chilling scene from the 18th century. In this allegorical artwork, we witness a physician attending to a sick man in his bedroom, unaware of the imminent danger lurking behind him. The figure of Death, draped in a ghostly sheet, stealthily approaches the doctor and grabs hold of his collar. This macabre dance between life and death serves as a powerful reminder of mortality's inevitability, even for those who claim to possess medical knowledge. Chodowiecki's intricate copperplate engraving showcases his skill as an artist while capturing the essence of German culture during this period. The attention to detail in depicting both the doctor's attire and the sick man's night clothes adds authenticity to the scene. This artwork also explores themes such as charlatanism and medical consultation. It raises questions about trust in healthcare providers and highlights the importance of distinguishing true medicine from quackery. "The Skeleton of Death Comes for a Quack Doctor" invites viewers to reflect on their own physical health and mortality. It serves as a haunting yet thought-provoking piece that reminds us all that death is an inevitable part of life, regardless of our attempts at prevention or treatment.
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