diff --git a/frappe/core/doctype/doctype/doctype.py b/frappe/core/doctype/doctype/doctype.py
index fda42d7557..c5b9dc436a 100644
--- a/frappe/core/doctype/doctype/doctype.py
+++ b/frappe/core/doctype/doctype/doctype.py
@@ -637,6 +637,7 @@ def validate_fields(meta):
 	check_timeline_field(meta)
 	check_is_published_field(meta)
 	check_sort_field(meta)
+	check_image_field(meta)
 
 def validate_permissions_for_doctype(doctype, for_remove=False):
 	"""Validates if permissions are set correctly."""