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A Quack Dentist extracting a Tooth, while a Group of Onlookers watch nearby
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A Quack Dentist extracting a Tooth, while a Group of Onlookers watch nearby
CH401905 A Quack Dentist extracting a Tooth, while a Group of Onlookers watch nearby (oil on canvas) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656) (after); 130.6x162.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23296246
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Agony Dentist Dentistry Extracting Extraction Fraudulent Hardship Medical Scene Onlookers Pain Quack Tooth
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This oil on canvas painting by Gerrit van Honthorst depicts a dramatic scene from the 17th century. In "A Quack Dentist extracting a Tooth, while a Group of Onlookers watch nearby" we are transported to a time when dentistry was far from advanced and often carried out by unqualified practitioners. The composition focuses on the central figure, the quack dentist, who is shown inflicting agony upon his patient as he forcefully extracts a tooth. The pain and hardship experienced by the patient are palpable, emphasized further by the expressions of shock and concern on the faces of the surrounding onlookers. The artist skillfully captures both male and female spectators in this medical scene, highlighting their curiosity mixed with apprehension. It serves as a reminder that even in an era where fraudulent practices were prevalent, people were still drawn to witness such events. Honthorst's attention to detail brings forth every aspect of this unsettling moment - from the makeshift dental tools used by the quack dentist to the anguish etched onto each face present. This painting serves as both an intriguing historical document and a cautionary tale about seeking qualified professionals for medical procedures. Displayed within private collections today, this artwork continues to intrigue viewers with its vivid portrayal of dentistry during an era marked by unqualified practitioners and genuine suffering.
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