Der Zahnbrecher

Object numberHC.J.16.X.93
TitleDer Zahnbrecher
Creator Joseph Steingrubel (Artist), Adriaen van after Ostade (Artist)
DescriptionLithograph by Joseph Steingrubel (1804-38) after an oil painting by Adriaen van Ostrade (1610-85).
The mountebank is extracting a tooth for a man, who is seated in an armchair and whose wife holds his right arm. Hat, staff, and basket are on the floor.
the date and a small Latin (?) inscription are present in the shadow to the right of the figures.
Production date 1804 - 1838
Production periodNineteenth century, early
Object nameDer Zahnbrecher
Object categoryDental
Dimensions
- Height: 41 cm
Width: 61.5 cm
Depth: 3 cm