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An Old Woman Bleeding a Young Woman, known as The Bloodletting, c
5863926 An Old Woman Bleeding a Young Woman, known as The Bloodletting, c.1660 (oil on panel) by Brekelenkam, Quiringh Gerritsz. van (c.1620-68) (after); 47.9x36.7 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; (add.info.: A cupper bleeding a young woman using heated pottery cups. She may be pregnant as bleeding supposed to help prevent miscarriages); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22767334
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Bowl Cage Cleanliness Cupping Domesticity Dutch Golden Age Golden Age Hygiene Pregnancy Procedure Seventeenth Caged Bird
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The captivating painting titled "An Old Woman Bleeding a Young Woman, known as The Bloodletting" by Quiringh Gerritsz. van Brekelenkam takes us back to the 17th century in Holland. This oil on panel masterpiece, measuring 47.9x36.7 cm, is housed in the prestigious Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, Netherlands. In this scene of domesticity and medical procedure, we witness an old woman skillfully performing bloodletting on a young woman using heated pottery cups. The young woman's delicate condition suggests that she may be pregnant and seeking to prevent miscarriages through this ancient practice. The composition exudes a sense of cleanliness and hygiene as various objects such as bowls and jugs are meticulously arranged within the room. It offers us a glimpse into the Dutch Golden Age where everyday life was depicted with great attention to detail. Notably, amidst this intimate setting stands a caged bird symbolizing captivity or perhaps even fragility – mirroring the vulnerability of both women involved in this medical procedure. Brekelenkam's masterful brushwork captures not only the physical act but also evokes emotions surrounding female health during that era. This painting serves as a testament to how art can shed light on historical practices while showcasing artistic brilliance from one of Holland's renowned painters.
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