Der Zahnbrecher

Object numberHC.J.16.X.28
TitleDer Zahnbrecher
Creator R. Ottemara (Artist), Jacob after Gole, Andries after Both
DescriptionOil painting on panel.
After a copper-plate engraving by Jacob Gole (c. 1660-1737) from an etching by Andries Both (c. 1612-c. 1650).
The artist R. Ottemara has modified the scene by reversing the figures and painting a slightly altered setting.
The patient's his distressed wife and child and several other spectators watch the tooth-drawer perform a painful operation. On the wall, a rack of dental instruments is visble.
Production date accurate 1929
Production periodTwentieth century, early
Object nameDer Zahnbrecher
Object categoryDental
Dimensions
- Framed Height: 32 cm
Width: 26 cm
Depth: 3 cm
Height: 25.8 cm
Width: 19.5 cm