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The Tooth Puller, 1608. Creator: Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610)
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The Tooth Puller, 1608. Creator: Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610)
The Tooth Puller, 1608. Found in the collection of the Galleria Palatina, Florence
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The Tooth Puller," painted by Michelangelo Caravaggio in 1608, is a compelling and intriguing work of art that offers a glimpse into the past, specifically the world of dental care and quackery during the Baroque period in Italy. This oil on canvas masterpiece, now housed in the prestigious Galleria Palatina in Florence, captures the moment of a tooth extraction with striking realism and emotional intensity. Caravaggio masterfully depicts a charlatan tooth puller, a quack or mountebank, in the act of extracting a tooth from a patient's agonized mouth. The tooth puller, with his unkempt appearance and piercing gaze, exudes an air of confidence and expertise, while the patient's contorted face and clenched fists reveal the pain and fear of the procedure. The five senses are vividly portrayed: the tooth puller's keen eyes and sharp nose, the patient's grimaced face and clenched teeth, and the blood-stained cloth that covers the table, hinting at the foul smell of the instruments and the patient's fearful breath. This genre painting, a hallmark of the Roman School, provides a fascinating insight into the history of medicine and the prevalence of quackery during the Baroque era. The Tooth Puller serves as a reminder of the importance of trust and knowledge in the medical field, as well as the enduring human desire for relief from sickness and pain. The painting's raw and visceral portrayal of the tooth extraction process continues to captivate and intrigue viewers, making it a must-see masterpiece in the Galleria Palatina's collection.
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