Contains disturbing content
oil paint
The Tooth Puller
Theodoor Rombouts
A dramatic Caravaggesque genre scene capturing the tension and theatricality of a 17th-century tooth extraction.
At the Dentist
Unknown Artist
1631 · Oil Paint
A vivid Dutch Golden Age genre scene capturing a moment of medical drama in a rustic 17th-century setting.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — gives the room a clear visual center.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1631 oil painting by Adriaen Brouwer depicts a characteristic 'barber-surgeon' performing a dental procedure on a wincing patient. The dramatic contrast between the patient's bright red jacket and the atmospheric, dark interior exemplifies the earthy realism and expressive character studies of Flemish genre painting, offering a fascinating window into historical medical practices.
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