Der Zahnarzt

Object numberHC.J.16.X.61
TitleDer Zahnarzt
CreatorUnknown artist (Artist), Gerrit after Dou
DescriptionOil painting on white metal by an unknown artist, late 18th or early 19th century, after Der Zahnarzt by Gerrit Dou (1613-1675) but with the background altered.
The scene is presented through a window with the curtains drawn. The operator holds up a tooth extracted from the young patient who holds his hand to his bleeding mouth. The left had of the boy rests on his hat which sits on the table alongside a bleeding-basin, instrument box, and a bottle. Above, a stuffed crocodile (an ancient symbol of medicine) hangs suspended from the ceiling.
Production date c.Late C 1775-01-01 - 1825-01-01
Production periodEighteenth century, late
Object nameArtwork
Object categoryDental
MaterialMetal
Dimensions
- Framed Height: 32 cm
Width: 27.5 cm
Image as seen Height: 27 cm
Width: 22 cm