{"product_id":"de-dokter-jan-luyken","title":"De Dokter - Jan Luyken","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1694 etching by Jan Luyken depicting a physician in his study, from the series Menselyk Bedryf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Jan Luyken, titled De Dokter, originates from his celebrated series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), published in Amsterdam in 1694. The work depicts a physician seated at a desk, consulting a large open volume, while a patient stands before him. The background reveals the interior of an apothecary or study, with shelves lined with glass vessels and jars, suggesting the scientific and practical environment of seventeenth-century medical practice. Luyken, a prolific Dutch engraver and poet, utilised his technical skill to capture the quiet, focused atmosphere of the scene. The composition is framed by Dutch text, which provides a moralising commentary on the nature of health and mortality, a common theme in the literature and art of the period. The physician is portrayed in a traditional robe, reflecting the scholarly status of the profession at the time. The patient, dressed in simpler attire, holds a hat, indicating a formal consultation. Luyken's work is noted for its precision and its ability to document the daily lives and trades of the Dutch populace. The fine lines of the etching create a sense of depth within the small interior space, while the arrangement of the figures and the surrounding objects provides a clear narrative of the interaction. This print offers a glimpse into the history of medicine and the social structures of the Dutch Golden Age, presented with the clarity and attention to detail that define Luyken's graphic output. The inclusion of the original text adds a layer of historical authenticity, connecting the visual representation to the cultural values of the late seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/group-of-peasants-with-boy-drinking-sebastien-bourdon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGroup of Peasants with Boy Drinking - Sébastien Bourdon — Sébastien Bourdon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-woman-winding-upon-a-reel-adriaen-van-ostade\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Woman Winding upon a Reel - Adriaen van Ostade — Adriaen van Ostade\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Luyken","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353387012431,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353388618063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353388650831,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353388683599,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353388716367,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353388749135,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353388781903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353388814671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353388847439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353388880207,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353388912975,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353388945743,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Dokter_Poster_CompositorV1_1785454884237.jpg?v=1785454999","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/de-dokter-jan-luyken","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}