The Surgeon

‘The Surgeon’ by Jan Sanders van Hemessen (1555) depicts a dramatic medical scene with intricate detail, showcasing Renaissance artistry and human anatomy within the Prado Museum.

Jan Sanders van Hemessen

Jan Sanders van Hemessen (c. 1500-1566) was a key Flemish Renaissance painter of the Romanist school, known for pioneering genre painting & moralizing scenes with contemporary detail. Influenced by Italian art, he foreshadowed Mannerism and developed

Museo del Prado

Explore the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid! Discover masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya & El Greco, spanning centuries of European art. A must-see cultural landmark!