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Flemish tooth-drawer with patient and audience
A Flemish tooth-drawer has an audience gathered round him while he operates on a patient
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1640 1640s Audience Belgian Dentist Dentistry Drawer Flemish Health Operation Pain Patient Teeth Tooth Treatment
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Introducing the captivating Flemish Tooth-Drawer jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse, an intriguing addition to our extensive collection of historical puzzles. This beautifully detailed puzzle, sourced from the enchanting archive of Mary Evans Prints Online, invites you to step back in time and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of a Flemish tooth-drawer. Gathered around the tooth-drawer, an attentive audience eagerly watches as he skillfully extracts teeth from his patient. This mesmerizing scene offers a unique glimpse into the past, allowing you to explore the rich history and intrigue of dental care during the Flemish era. Each puzzle piece, meticulously cut from premium quality cardboard, presents an engaging challenge for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Bring history to life as you piece together the intricate details of the tooth-drawer's workshop, the anxious expressions of the patient and the fascinated onlookers. Assemble this captivating puzzle and transport yourself to a time when dentistry was an art form, where the tooth-drawer was both healer and performer. Experience the joy of discovery, the thrill of the challenge, and the satisfaction of completing a truly unique jigsaw puzzle. Media Storehouse's Flemish Tooth-Drawer puzzle: History in a box, one piece at a time.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.5cm (20" x 15.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the intense focus of a Flemish tooth-drawer as he performs an extraction on a patient in the 1640s. The tooth-drawer, dressed in the traditional attire of the time, sits before a rudimentary wooden chair, his tools of the trade laid out before him. The patient, clenching the arms of the chair for support, bares their teeth in grim determination as the tooth-drawer prepares to plunge his instruments into their mouth. The audience, a mixture of curious onlookers and sympathetic companions, gathers around the scene, some shielding their eyes from the sight of the impending pain. The tooth-drawer's art was a common sight in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries, as dental care was rudimentary and toothaches were a common affliction. The tooth-drawer's role was essential in providing relief from the agony of a toothache, despite the often crude and painful methods used. This historical print offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the stark reality of dental treatment during this era. The tooth-drawer's tools, including forceps, pliers, and a hammer and chisel, are laid out on the table before him, ready for use. The patient's face is a picture of concentration and grit, as they brace themselves for the ordeal. The tooth-drawer's expression is one of intense focus, his eyes locked on the tooth in question. The audience, a mix of men and women, watches with a combination of fascination and revulsion, some covering their eyes at the sight of the impending pain. This image offers a fascinating insight into the history of dentistry and the role of the tooth-drawer in providing medical care during a time when dental treatment was rudimentary at best. It serves as a reminder of the advances in dental care and the importance of modern dentistry in ensuring good oral health and alleviating pain.
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